Pursuit Of His Presence

Revelation 5:7-10 
7He went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the throne. 8And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of God’s people. 9And they sang a new song, saying:

“You are worthy to take the scroll

and to open its seals,

because you were slain,

and with your blood you purchased for God

persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.

10You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God,

and they will reign on the earth.” 

 

 

Devotional

Usher in His Presence

by Kenneth Copeland

“Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.” Hebrews 13:15
Oftentimes we think about praising God, but because we don’t feel like it, we shrug off that prompting in our spirit, and don’t do it. But God is worthy of our praise—whether we feel like praising Him or not. We must realize that praise is not governed by our emotions. Hebrews 13:15 says we are to praise Him continually.
Under the old covenant, when the people had problems, they went to the priest and he would offer a sacrifice to God. That would bring God on the scene.
Today, under the new covenant, we are to do the same. Only we are the priests under God (Revelation 5:10). As we offer up the sacrifices of praise before our Most High Priest, Jesus, our communication with God is great.
Psalm 22:3 says God inhabits the praises of His people. Our praise brings God personally on the scene. At times of high praise, the shekinah glory of God will fill an entire place with His sweet presence.
When Solomon finished building the house of the Lord, the trumpeters and singers lifted their voices as one, and with trumpets, cymbals and instruments of music, they praised the Lord saying, “For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.” The glory of God filled the house so that the priests could not even minister because of the cloud (2 Chronicles 5:13-14). God Himself inhabited the praises of His people.
So usher His presence into your situation. Praise Him in the midst of your needs. Praise Him, regardless of your feelings. Obey the Word and praise Him continually. He is worthy to be praised! To praise when you don’t feel like it is an act of honor. God said, “He that honors Me, him will I honor.”
Speak the Word
“I offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually. The fruit of my lips gives thanks to His Name.” —Hebrews 13:15
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