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The Power Of His Presence #RTTBROS #Nightlight

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Вміст надано Gene Kissinger. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Gene Kissinger або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
The Power Of His Presence #RTTBROS #Nightlight "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee." - Isaiah 60:1-2 In the depths of a Chilean mine in 2010, thirty-three miners faced what seemed like an eternal darkness. For sixty-nine days, they were trapped 2,300 feet underground in sweltering heat and suffocating humidity. Their story mirrors our own spiritual journey through darkness, waiting for the light of God's presence to pierce through our circumstances. The presence of God is not merely about prohibition, principles, or promises – it is about His divine companionship in our darkest hours. Unlike the capricious gods of ancient mythology who descended only to punish humanity, our God draws near to comfort, strengthen, and transform us. He is Emmanuel, God with us, who chooses to tent among His people just as He did in the tabernacle with the children of Israel. Consider Joseph, who found himself in the darkness of a prison cell through no fault of his own. The Lord did not immediately deliver him from his circumstances, but His presence remained steadfast. In that darkness, God was preparing Joseph for a greater purpose – one that would save nations and reconcile his family. The prison became a crucible where Joseph's character was refined in the presence of the Almighty. Similarly, Daniel spent a night in the lions' den, not because God couldn't deliver him, but because God's presence with him in that den would demonstrate a greater miracle. The same was true for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace. The king saw not three men, but four walking in the midst of the flames – a testament to God's faithful presence in our trials. When we find ourselves asking "Why me, Lord?" in times of darkness, perhaps we should instead ask, "Lord, what are you doing in this situation?" The presence of God in our trials is not just for our comfort but for His glory. Anyone can praise God on a sunny Sunday morning when all is well, but it's in the darkness that our light truly shines for others to see His glory. The transformative power of God's presence is evident in Isaiah's encounter with the Lord in the temple. When Isaiah saw God's glory, he became acutely aware of his own unworthiness. Yet God, knowing our imperfections, still chooses to use us for His kingdom purposes. Our transformation in His presence is not about achieving perfection but about allowing His light to shine through our brokenness. The Christian journey is indeed a marathon, not a sprint. Like long-distance runners who hit "the wall" at mile twenty-two, we too face moments when we feel we cannot take another step. It is in these moments that God's presence becomes our strength, enabling us to "mount up with wings as eagles" and continue the race He has set before us. Just as a caterpillar undergoes its transformation in the darkness of a chrysalis, God often does His deepest work in our lives during seasons of darkness. What emerges is something entirely new – a testimony to His transformative power. One season in God's presence can change everything, turning the despised into the prized, the mourning into dancing. In our current cultural climate, where Christianity faces increasing marginalization, we must remember that God's promise of restoration remains unchanged. He can take us from being despised to being prized, not for our glory but for His. The darkness that seems to cover the earth cannot overcome the light of His presence in our lives. Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros
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Вміст надано Gene Kissinger. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Gene Kissinger або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
The Power Of His Presence #RTTBROS #Nightlight "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee." - Isaiah 60:1-2 In the depths of a Chilean mine in 2010, thirty-three miners faced what seemed like an eternal darkness. For sixty-nine days, they were trapped 2,300 feet underground in sweltering heat and suffocating humidity. Their story mirrors our own spiritual journey through darkness, waiting for the light of God's presence to pierce through our circumstances. The presence of God is not merely about prohibition, principles, or promises – it is about His divine companionship in our darkest hours. Unlike the capricious gods of ancient mythology who descended only to punish humanity, our God draws near to comfort, strengthen, and transform us. He is Emmanuel, God with us, who chooses to tent among His people just as He did in the tabernacle with the children of Israel. Consider Joseph, who found himself in the darkness of a prison cell through no fault of his own. The Lord did not immediately deliver him from his circumstances, but His presence remained steadfast. In that darkness, God was preparing Joseph for a greater purpose – one that would save nations and reconcile his family. The prison became a crucible where Joseph's character was refined in the presence of the Almighty. Similarly, Daniel spent a night in the lions' den, not because God couldn't deliver him, but because God's presence with him in that den would demonstrate a greater miracle. The same was true for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace. The king saw not three men, but four walking in the midst of the flames – a testament to God's faithful presence in our trials. When we find ourselves asking "Why me, Lord?" in times of darkness, perhaps we should instead ask, "Lord, what are you doing in this situation?" The presence of God in our trials is not just for our comfort but for His glory. Anyone can praise God on a sunny Sunday morning when all is well, but it's in the darkness that our light truly shines for others to see His glory. The transformative power of God's presence is evident in Isaiah's encounter with the Lord in the temple. When Isaiah saw God's glory, he became acutely aware of his own unworthiness. Yet God, knowing our imperfections, still chooses to use us for His kingdom purposes. Our transformation in His presence is not about achieving perfection but about allowing His light to shine through our brokenness. The Christian journey is indeed a marathon, not a sprint. Like long-distance runners who hit "the wall" at mile twenty-two, we too face moments when we feel we cannot take another step. It is in these moments that God's presence becomes our strength, enabling us to "mount up with wings as eagles" and continue the race He has set before us. Just as a caterpillar undergoes its transformation in the darkness of a chrysalis, God often does His deepest work in our lives during seasons of darkness. What emerges is something entirely new – a testimony to His transformative power. One season in God's presence can change everything, turning the despised into the prized, the mourning into dancing. In our current cultural climate, where Christianity faces increasing marginalization, we must remember that God's promise of restoration remains unchanged. He can take us from being despised to being prized, not for our glory but for His. The darkness that seems to cover the earth cannot overcome the light of His presence in our lives. Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros
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