May 14

“The glory of the Lord filled the temple”. Wow! What must than have been like? I have read about others who have seen the cloud, the glory cloud. Jack Hayford writes about it in one of his books, but reading about it isn’t good enough – I want to experience it! It is that manifest presence that I love so much. Not just to “experience” something, but to experience Him! If you think that desire is wrong because it is experienced based, then what are you longing for about heaven? Is it no more pain and sickness… or is it Him – the Lamb of God – Jesus of Nazareth – who longs to see you face to face.

As I read this passage, that we sing in a popular song, it struck me that they couldn’t continue to work because of the heavy presence of the Lord. Was it that they couldn’t see or was it that they couldn’t breathe well or maybe it was because their bodies were trembling in fear because of the heaviness of His presence – I don’t know. What I do know is that if the glory of God fills me up, then I can do no work! First of all, when the glory fills me, my flesh has no chance to creep out in my life or in a quick response. I am filled with the glory of God! Secondly, I got a picture of ceasing from my work – to bask in the presence of God. Of course, His glory does dwell with me because I am His temple, but you and I both know that some days you have been so touched by God that everything is different.

I must seek His glory, worship in His presence, extol Him in praise. I woke up today asking the Lord to please speak to me today – I need a fresh word. Getting in His manifest presence is that word for me today. Don’t let the day just happen – get in His presence first.