The love of Jesus is the most precious, personal and intense of relationships. Believers must learn to live in daily, if not momentary dependence on Jesus, seeking his will and experiencing his presence. This begins with setting thoughts on God. Proverbs 23:7 says that what we think about defines us.
Paul says that believers are to set their minds on what is pure, lovely, excellent and praiseworthy and God will be with you (Philippians 4:8-9). It may not be possible to do this at all times, but the key is to find the places, ways and times where God is presently experienced and build on these. The more God is experienced, the more your mind will dwell on him and with him. This produces ever increasing praise, worship and thoughts of God that translate into actions that express love and seek to honor him.
The Purpose of God
In practicing the presence of God, the purpose of God is discovered. This is summed up in the Great Commission where Jesus commands his disciples to go and tell others everything that he has revealed to them (Matthew 28:19-20). This is a key to understanding and following God’s plan for our lives. The knowledge and experiences that God gives us will help us discover his purpose for our lives. Sharing personal encounters with God makes for passionate expressions of teaching, praise and worship!
The Power of God
Finally, the power of God is manifest in actions stemming from the love, purpose and presence of God. God energizes us resulting in heightened joy and boldness to do his will. Evidence of the power of God revealed through believers includes unexpected insights and blessings. An example that I have experienced in teaching is through feedback I have received. I have been told of some idea or insight attributed to my teaching that I did not intend. In such cases, I have been blessed by the fact that God took my ideas and expanded them beyond what I intended, resulting in blessings that I could not have predicted.
Other evidence of the power of God flowing through believers includes changed lives and spiritual growth based on increased faith, wisdom and knowledge. Ever present with the power of God is his love that transforms our lives inspiring us to be passionate in our pursuit of Christ!
Also by Warren Mueller:
• Overcoming Anxiety
• Why Go to Church?
• A Full & Meaningful Life
• The Gift of Joy
• Poem - If Life Was About Me
• Warren Mueller's Testimony
Warren Mueller, a guest contributor for About.com, has written six books and over 20 articles since starting his writing endeavors on Christmas Eve of 2002. He believes there is no substitute for searching the Bible to better know God and walk in his ways. To contact him or for more information, visit Warren's Bio Page.
