BRING HEAVEN DOWN

God's Presence

 Our God is not ritual but He is relationship God 

Note:- Pulpit is the place not to judge people and telling more about Man and less about god 

Pulpit is the place where we host God's mighty Holy presence 

Note:- (Who was filled with God's presence they will manifest his presence and word but people who are not filled with his presence they will manipulate be careful first you need to identify that happens when you were filled with his presence

Dwelling Place of God's presence is our Spirit 

Old Testament

-Tabernacle/Temple: God’s dwelling place was first the tabernacle (Exodus 25:8) and later the temple in Jerusalem (1 Kings 8:13). These were physical spaces where His presence was manifest.

-Psalms: The psalmists often speak of longing to be in God’s dwelling place (Psalm 84:1–2), symbolizing closeness to Him.

New Testament

-Christ: Jesus Himself is described as the true dwelling place of God among humanity (John 1:14 — “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us”).

-Believers: Through the Holy Spirit, believers become God’s dwelling place (1 Corinthians 3:16, Ephesians 2:22).

Note:- Body came from mud but Spirit came from God, So god wants to uses our Spirit, So Spirit is very powerful 

Topic :- Isarel people where walking in their own ways and thoughts but still God wants to lead them by his Presence we will learn how we can apply to our lives through below lessons ???

1.His presence needs fellowship (Relationship)

Exodus 33:11 So the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend.

See Moses fellowship is different that's why he called as friend of God, Awesome right

Note:- In Friendship we reveal all secrets to our friend that means we are trusting him thats is friendship that should be both sides

Note:- His presence is my strength in my weakness (Exodus 33:11 and 20 verse is very important)

Exodus 33:20 But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.”

Fellowship comes from two things 

1.Holy Spirit 

Note:- if God wants to do anything to his people He will do through holy spirit God only

(John 14:26)

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

Note:- His presence fills with his Annointing by Holy Spirit
His Annointing cleanses even our inner intentions

Note:- Beacuse some people inner inentions will not match to the outer Actions
Annointing can easily displayed by nature not only by Gifts

Personal fellowship is very important in our lives

Note:- That's why when we come to publicly to church we don't pray and worship and we get bored when hear word of god, You need to open your eyes your leading by different and devil Spirit not by God Spirit (Holy Spirit )

Love God with whole heartedly (Rom 5:5)

Note:- one day I'm going out my mother used say don't go alone take any one I have that habit but at that time I felt in my heart that I'm not alone right Jesus is with me, I'm not going alone he is sitting at back on my vehicle 

Prayer is not about asking but listening God's voice 

Say to god I don't talk anything but you speak lord I will listen 

Note:- God wants who will listen not who is talking and giving plan to god 

2.His Presence brings Encounters of God

Moses Meets with the Lord

Exodus33:9 And it came to pass, when Moses entered the tabernacle,that the pillar of cloud descended and stood at the door of the tabernacle, and the Lord talked with Moses.

Note :- (ENCOUNTERS) 

Seed (Word of God) comes from encounters of god 

Daily Learning leads to transformation into Character of God 

Growing - Glowing (When you grow in Christ you will glow like Christ)

Note:- Daily learning word of god leads to transformation in life

Note:- (RENEWAL)

The attributes of New person in christ

1.The ways of renewed person mindset will be changed (friendships will be changed ,Spiritual communication with people, walking in Godly ways)

2.They will stand on truth even if it is hard in life situations

3.They dont focus on earthly life but will focus on Eternal life

His presence brings correction into our character (Romans 12:2)

IMPORTANT:- His presence gives us wisdom to deal situations in life and to come out from problem 

Note:- That's why God says sometimes your ears should be like snake be active and wise 

And use your discernment otherwise you will be fooled by devil and people.

3.His presence protects us (Restoration)

World and life will open two ways ("SUCESS AND FAILURE")

NOTE:- GOD SAYS I WILL OPEN A WAY , I'M THE WAY AND MY PRESENCE WILL LEAD YOU AS HOW PILLAR OF CLOUD LEADED TO PROMISE LAND.   

The Promise of God’s Presence

Exodus 33:15 “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.

Note:- Moses don't know what to do he was asking God and God says dont worry my presence will lead you  

Note:- In our life everything happens for a Reason and beautiful truth is GOD NEVER LEFT YOU IN YOUR PAIN AND HE WILL TURN THAT PAIN INTO BEAUTIFUL AND USEFULL PURPOSE

Note:- See in our life When god closes door no one can open , so dont try to do what you like but do what God likes and that brings glory for him 

Note:- you should ask God teach me then the Restoration happens what God has planned for you before you born)

Exodus 33:12 Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, ‘I know you by name and you have found favor with me.’ 13 If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people.”

Don't run with your own thoughts and imagination which you like ,No he never lead us like that

Note:- we have very much limited knowledge about life and future but his wisdom having access to lead us which we can't see with our natural eyes 

Note:- Gods wisdom can open our Spiritual eyes 

Note:- God says your thoughts and my thoughts are different 

Note:- Especially in Gods work (Ministry) and calling I have seen this generations so many people taking wrong decisions and they are not able to stay for long run with god

Exodus 33:15 Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.

Exodus 33:16 How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?”

Exodus 33:17 And the Lord said to Moses, “I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and I know you by name.” 

Note:- I know you by name ---> God is saying i know you very personally true love between both (God and moses)

Note :- See here very powerful incident God is listening one human is saying the reason is Moses didn't taken decesion by his own but Given that Authority to God to control his life in all situations , So beautiful right ?

In weakness we need prayerful life :- We need to recognize that we are weak in this sinful and losted world, So we need his presence from fellowship

Note:- Person who depends upon god his presence will lead into God's ways

In Bible you will find lessons about how to depend upon God from all prophets

Note:- (Exodus 33:18)

Then Moses said, “Now show me your glory 

We are filled with his grace so that grace will lead us to do things what brings glory for God

In my life if i face any hard times of life also i will say only one thing a big smile will be on my face and i Say my Jesus YOUR GRACE IS SUFFICENT FOR ME

Exodus 33:14 The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.

Note:- Rest brings Restoration by pillar of cloud. to reach the promise land (Canaan)

Final points:- 

1. Without Gods presence church will be like program 

2. Without Gods presence worship is just like Big and Good Sound but with God's presence worship is surrendering yourself to God and his presence 

3. Before coming to church we clean hall and our bodies but it is very important to clean out hearts to fill with his presence.