⚡ From Survival to Significance
Transformation in God's Presence
Are you tired of just surviving? Do you long for a life of significance? The good news is that transformation is possible—and it starts in the presence of God. The journey often begins with struggle. We're trying to figure out how to be successful, much like Charlie Tremendous Jones advised:
"If you want to be successful, read books, meet people, and go places."
But God calls us to move beyond success to significance.
Here's how spending time in God's presence can transform your life:
It changes how you enter and exit: Ezekiel 46:9 talks about entering and exiting through different gates. Similarly, when we truly encounter God's presence, we don't leave the same way we came in.
It equips you for leadership: Moses sought a successor who knew how to "go out and come in" before the people (Numbers 27:15–17). This wasn't about physical movement, but about the ability to enter God's presence and emerge with divine wisdom.
It impacts those around you: When the Queen of Sheba saw Solomon enter and exit the house of the Lord, she was awestruck. Your transformation in God's presence can inspire others.
As a 19-year-old drug addict and alcoholic, I encountered God's presence in an Assembly of God church, and it completely transformed my life. In just 20 minutes of prayer, I was freed from four self-defeating habits.
That kind of transformation isn't just for a select few. It's available to anyone who seeks God's presence. So how do we access this transformative presence?
Prioritize worship: It's not about being crazy, but about being "crazy in love with the Lord." Praise and honor Him!
Enter with expectation: Believe that God can and will transform you.
Allow others to stand in faith with you: Sometimes, we need a community to believe for us when our own faith is weak.
Key Takeaway:
Regular encounters with God's presence can transform us from merely surviving to living lives of true significance and impact.
Action Step:
This week, carve out dedicated time each day to enter God's presence through prayer and worship. Come with expectation, believing that each encounter has the power to transform you. Notice how these daily encounters begin to shift your perspective from survival to significance.