Wonderful Experiences with God

 The Hebrews were afraid of God's direct presence.

And they said to Moses, “You speak to us, and we will listen. But don’t let God speak directly to us, or we will die!” Ex 20:19 NLT

Should we look down on the Hebrews of that time? Not at all.

Many Christians today want to have a dry faith, clinging to the written Word of God but wanting nothing to do with dramatic supernatural experiences.

We read the Psalms of David, and we see a very different attitude.

O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Ps 63:1 NRSV

How precious is your favour, O God, that the children of men find refuge under the shadow of your wings!

They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights. Ps 36:8 NRSV

It is good and important for your thoughts to be in line with God's Word, but did God save you so that you would be right in everything, or to experience his holy and tender love?

Many Christians theoretically believe in the bliss and joy of God's presence, but they only expect it after their death. David did not think so, nor did Paul.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:22 NASB95

So many Christians suffer anxiety and stress. The overwhelming experience of the Holy Spirit is a wonderful blessing that God wants to give you.