The most powerful environment for us is God’s Presence. It is our life, security, stronghold, joy and peace. In the same way a fish needs water to live and thrive, we need God’s Presence to live and thrive in this world. Psalm 31:20 says: “You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence From the plots of man; You shall keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues”. God’s Presence effectively hides us from the enemy’s attacks. This verse does not deny that evil men will attempt to plot our destruction. It does not deny that tongues will attempt to foment strife against us. But it does say that God will hide us in the secret place of His Presence. The enemy cannot enter that atmosphere. James 4:7 confirms that when we submit to God, we can successfully resist the devil and he will flee from us. Cultivate God’s Presence every day in times of worship, praise, prayer and meditating in His word! This is part of your mighty weapons of warfare!
Do this at all times!
Many people think that the only time to praise God is when they go to a church service on Sunday. Yet, praise is part of the Christian’s atmosphere. David blessed and praised the Lord at all times. His praise was continuously in his mouth. Ephesians 5: 17-20 says: “Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ”. It’s wise to praise the Lord. As you praise the Lord, you are filed with His Spirit. You are healed. You are set free. The joy of the Lord fills your heart. Fears and worries melt away. Be like David. He blessed the Lord at ALL times!
Psalms 34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times;
His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
