Summary: This sermon is about the promise of God’s presence in our lives in every situation and the blessings we receive when God is with us.

THE PROMISE OF GOD’S PRESENCE

OUTLINE

1.REST

2.PROTECTION

3.STRENGTH

4.DELIVERANCE

5.WISDOM

6.PROSPERITY

7.STRAIGHTENING

THE MESSAGE

THE PROMISE OF GOD’S PRESENCE

1.REST

Exodus 33:14

The presence of God with us will give us rest and peace. From all the turmoil and confusion the presence of God gives us rest. He will go before us and bring rest and peace in ouir lives.

2.PROTECTION

Isaiah 43:2

The presence of God with us will give us protection when we pass through fire and water. We need not fear the storms and floods and fiery experiences we go through because God will be with us and protect us.

3.STRENGTH

Isaiah 41:10

The presence of God with us gives us the strength we need. He will help us , strengthen us and uphold us. We need not fear that we lack strength and ability because God will be with us to help us.

4.DELIVERANCE

Jeremiah 1:8

The presence of God with us gives us deliverance. Often we feel trapped in some situation . We face many snares and hidden dangers. The presence of God with us will bring deliverance in our lives.

5.WISDOM

I Samuel 18:14

The presence of God with us gives us wisdom . We may face many confusing situations where we feel we do not know what to do. But God will give us the wisdom to take the right decisions.

6.PROSPERITY

Genesis 39:23

The presence of God with us brings us prosperity. He will bless the work of our hands and prosper our efforts. We must recognise His presence and seek his guidance and blessings in all our endeavours.

7.STRAIGHTENING

Isaiah 45:2

The presence of God with us straightens our path. God will go before us and make the crooked places straight. We must be careful to follow after Him and not rush ahead of Him. When we allow Him to go before us He will straighten the crooked places for us.