Job 42: 1-6: “Then Job answered the Lord, and said, I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee. Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not. Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me. I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.” (Emphasis supplied) I am amazed the way I hear some “Christians” talk about being in the presence of God. It seems like a spectrum between sitting peaceably by a lake with soft music in the background or shaking uncontrollably, acting drunk, and falling down when the minister touches you. I believe an encounter in the presence of God is to encounter His holiness. When that occurs, you may expect some trauma. Trauma can be defined as a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. Some say, “Oh no, being in God’s Presence is all love. It feels so good.” Let’s direct ourselves to the Word of God. We will want to search the Scriptures to see what it says about what happens when unholy flesh meets Perfection in Holiness. Over the next few days, we will read the accounts of Isaiah, Job, Habakkuk and the Apostle John. Look for the similarities. For today, know that you are embarking on a journey to know as much as you can, about the holiness of God. When Job was in His presence, he abhorred (means to regard yourself with disgust and hatred) himself and desired to repent. If you find yourself seeking more and more of God, the more humble you will become. However, you will be amazed that a Holy God could want you. Be thankful today.
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