A presence

Now this is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

—John 17:3

Jesus tells us that eternal life begins now!

Granted, right at this very moment we can’t enjoy all of the blessings that await us when we go home to the Father.

But, Jesus wants us to know and to experience His love and the Father's presence in our lives right this very minute.

Jesus even prayed this for us!

We need to seek the Father — not to just know about Him, but to know Him.

He longs to draw near to us and will do just that as we draw near to Him.

He is at work in us, so the real issue isn't His nearness, but our awareness of His presence and work.

Let's open our eyes and our hearts to our Father, and ask Him to reveal His presence to us! 

Song reference!

There's nothing worth more
That could ever come close
No thing can compare
You're our living hope
Your presence, Lord
I've tasted and seen
Of the sweetest of loves
Where my heart becomes free
And my shame is undone
Your presence, Lord
Holy Spirit, You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your presence, Lord
Your presence, Lord

Find His presence in you.

Have a blessed day!