We Must Have Gods Presence Jeremiah 7 24

We Must Have God’s Presence! Jeremiah 7: 24

God’s presence dwelling with us is our purpose and His Ultimate Glory

“Let them construct a sanctuary for Me, that I may dwell among them. ” (Exodus 25: 8)

“The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”—which means, “God with us. ” (Mt. 1: 23)

“Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them” (Rev. 21: 3)

THIS WEEK: THE FALL OF ISRAEL Stories of losing the presence of God and the misery & destruction it brings

they did not listen to My voice or pay attention; instead, they followed the stubborn inclinations of their evil hearts. They went backward and not forward. ” (Jer. 7: 24)

How do we lose God’s presence? Why does is matter more than ever before?

The world is changing rapidly, and we are too weary & distracted (“did not listen to my voice” / Jer. 7: 24)

“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. ”. ” (Hebrews 4: 12)

The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. ” (Deuteronomy 31: 8)

“I still had no peace of mind. . . But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ. . . ” (2 Cor. 2: 13 -14)

We have so many problems to solve, and we are too afraid to slow down (“did not … pay attention” / Jer. 7: 24)

“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. ” (Exodus 20: 8)

“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem. . . how often I have longed to gather your children together. . . but you were not willing. Look, your house is left to you desolate. ” (Mt. 23: 27 -28)

God brings conviction, and we are too proud to submit (“the stubborn inclinations of their evil hearts” / Jer. 7: 24)

“God, either solve my problems my way or leave me alone. ”

“God, I want you more than your blessing or my answers. ”

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. Brothers, do not slander one another. . . (James 4: 10 -11)

“For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. And Jesus has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother. ” (1 John 4: 20 -21)

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His Presence (& Return) is coming closer. Our nation is choosing. We must have His Presence!

The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. (Zephaniah 3: 17)

At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people.

Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. (Matthew 24: 10 -13)