Genesis 2:7 NIV — Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.
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Join us at Pawleys Island creek side for See You Saturday as we wrap up the week on the presence of God.
Isaiah 28:5 NIV — In that day the Lord almighty will be a glorious crown, a beautiful wreath for the remnant of his people.
Remnant means a small remaining quantity of something. Steven Furtick has said, “God is going to bless what’s left.” I think about what is left of a dandelion as the little seed parachute leaves. Just like the remnant creates a new dandelion, the Lord blesses us like the seed parachute (a remnant of the dandelion) into a new flower.
How are you doing? Are you clinging to the remnant like a life preserver or are you flourishing with every seed? It’s OK to say yes to both questions. Not every day is going to be glorious. God is with us no matter what we do with our remnants.
Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for blessing what is left. Thank You for the glorious beauty that only You can offer. Help me to take Your remnant and flourish for Your glory today. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Psalms 16:11 NIV — You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
God’s presence is the fullness of Joy. As you read Psalm 16:11 think about how God’s presence brings you Joy. One day driving on a country road and dandelions brought me a little piece of Joy. God will always provide it; we just have to open our eyes to see it, feel it, and experience it.
What brings you joy? Do you struggle with finding joy? Is it visible like the dandelion or do you have to intentionally seek to see, feel, and experience it? Thankfully, as we read in Psalms, all we need is God’s presence. Let’s ask God to open our eyes!
Dear God, thank You for Your presence that brings me the fullness of joy. Open my eyes to see, feel, and experience the joy You have set before me. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Acts 1:8 NIV — But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Occasionally I will enjoy a Roasted Dandelion Root Tea which is used as an herbal supplement to support healthy digestion. On the box, it states that the personality of a dandelion root is resilient, tough, and supportive. The intricacies of the dandelion leave me in awe of God’s creation. The thought that God equipped man to use the root of this flower to create a tea amazes me as well. In my mind, the dandelion is no longer a pesky weed.
Just like the flower, God leaves His fingerprint on us with the Holy Spirit. Max Lucado has said every flower is a fingerprint of God’s spirit. Lucado references Acts 1:8 NIV — But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
What are your thoughts on Lucado’s analogy? As you walk on water today, remember that God has His fingerprint on you. God can equip you to do amazing things for His kingdom and His glory.
Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for giving me the gift of Your Holy Spirit. May others see Your fingerprint on me as I walk on water for Your glory. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Exodus 33:14 NIV — The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Presence means the state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing. Once on a country road, I drove through a sea of dandelions flying in the air. For a moment it looked like snow. Immediately this image triggered a thought of the Holy Spirit carrying us, guiding us, and being present with us.
You may think of a dandelion being a pesky weed. Dandelion’s official name is “Taraxacum Officinale.” It starts out as a yellow blossom that matures into a puffball. The white fuzz is attached to a seed that acts as a parachute. When the seed parachute is taken by a strong breeze it gets planted somewhere else and grows once again into a Dandelion. This weed even knows to close like an umbrella before the rain comes. The seed reminded me of us as God’s children. The parachutes reminded me of the presence of the Holy Spirit guiding us along, planting us to grow as His disciples.
Think about the song, “Made For More” by Josh Baldwin, featuring Jenn Johnson. We are all made for so much more. This includes the pesky dandelion weed.
Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for Your presence that gives me both strength and rest. Help me remember as I go about my day that I am made for more. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Join us in meditating on God’s word. Really take the time to sit in His presence.
Exodus 33:14 NIV — The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Acts 1:8 NIV — But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Psalms 16:11 NIV — You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
Isaiah 28:5 NIV — In that day the Lord almighty will be a glorious crown, a beautiful wreath for the remnant of his people.
Psalms 96:1-4, 9 NIV — Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.
Join us in worship with Made For More by Josh Baldwin, featuring Jenn Johnson.
