The Presence of God

The man in Acts 3 sat at the entrance of the Temple—just steps from the place God’s presence dwelt. Yet, he remained broken for decades. This image is deeply symbolic. Many of us come close to the things of God—attending services, doing ministry, or reading devotionals—but still feel powerless in our daily lives. We’re near the activity, but far from the presence.
 
When Jesus died, the temple curtain tore from top to bottom, symbolizing that God no longer resides in a building but in His people. The power of God is now available to every believer, but it flows where God is truly present—and where hearts are truly surrendered.

We must be surrendered to Him and live in daily dependence on the Holy Spirit. It’s not about performance—it’s about presence. It’s not about doing more, but abiding more.
 
Scripture:
John 15:4-5 - "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. "I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.
 
Application:
Set aside time today for quiet prayer or worship.
Ask God to make you aware of His presence in a new way. Identify and remove one distraction that’s keeping you from abiding in Him.
 
Prayer:
Father, I want to live in Your presence. Help me stop running in my own strength and start depending on You. Teach me to dwell, to abide, and to walk with You daily.