1. God’s Presence

2. "If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favour with you." Exodus 33:13 Exodus 33:14 The Lord replied, "My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."

3. We need God's presence

4. 2 Chronicles 6:15 Solomon lifted his arms toward heaven; he knelt down and prayed: “LORD God of Israel, no other god in heaven or on earth is like you! You never forget the agreement you made with your people, and you are loyal to anyone who faithfully obeys your teachings.”

5. We need God's presence 2 Chronicles 7:1 As soon as Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and burned up the offerings. The LORD's dazzling glory then filled the temple, and the priests could not go in. When the crowd of people saw the fire and the LORD's glory, they knelt down and worshiped the LORD. They prayed: "The LORD is good, and his love never ends."

6. We need God's presence Acts 7:48 “The Most High does not live in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: ‘Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build for me?’ says the Lord. ‘Or where will my resting place be? Has not my hand made all these things?’”

7. We need God's presence John 14:16 I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counsellor to be with you for ever – the Spirit of truth.

8. How to receive more of God's presence Worship - 2 Kings 3:14 Prayer – Luke 9:29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning.

9. How to receive more of God's presence Acts 4:30 “Show your mighty power, as we heal people and work miracles and wonders in the name of your holy Servant Jesus.” After they had prayed, the meeting place shook. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and bravely spoke God's message.

10. How to receive more of God's presence Look to God – Hebrews 13:5 5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

11. Take your anointing Acts 19:2 "When you put your faith in Jesus, were you given the Holy Spirit?" "No!" they answered. "We have never even heard of the Holy Spirit."

12. Take your anointing Acts 19:6 When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. :11 God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them.