God's Workmanship

I think my favorite verse in the Bible is Ephesians 2:10. "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them." In my last blog I was speaking of the limitation that is placed on creation. If we realize the real big bang was the declaration of God, "Let us make man in our image", which started all the creation process, we have to realize that the works were also declared before creation began. We were also there in God's presence for the sons of God sang at creation's dawn! God does not have process for if He has a thought, it is completed. Process is a tool in God's hand as He works in us! "For it is God Who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose."(Philippians 2:13)

Jesus said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." He knew the schemes of Satan to discourage you, isolate you from feeling a part of His Body, and to tempt you to let go and slide back into the mire of this realm. He knew also the need for you to make a covenant response to activate your awareness to His Presence. His Presence is always there, but for you to be aware of His Presence is your victory.

I am going to list some of the things I do when I go through a "cloud" experience that hides the Son. Pray for someone else you know needs awareness of the Lord's Presence. Begin to praise God for His love in sending Jesus to take our punishment and lead us out of this muck. I meditate on Who God is--His majesty, love, honor, holiness, glory and mercy. I thank Him that He has chosen me, forgiven and brought me into His family and presence. By then, I am standing in His Presence and the awareness of our relationship is back in place. The important thing is that you do not willingly stay in a place where you are not aware of His Presence. Remember, ask, seek and knock. You can be abiding in Him and not be aware of it and then the pressures of this realm rob you of your victory over them in Christ Jesus. It is vital that you are aware of His Presence so that all you do is an expression of His life in you. You are His workmanship, so cast your cares on Him, and enjoy the ride!