How do you enter God’s presence to hear His voice?
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How to Enter His Presence
How do you enter the presence of God to hear His voice?
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. ~ Psalm 100:4
The fear [respect and awe] of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom ~ Proverbs 9:10a King James Bible
Entering God’s presence starts with thankfulness, praise, and respect. Another key is to spend time in His presence. If you don’t seek Him, you won’t find Him. If you neglect your time with Him, you’ll drift away from that intimate relationship. Take time to pray and stand in the presence of Jesus Christ. If you’re too busy to spend time in His presence, you’re too busy.
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. ~ Ephesians 5:19-20
Let the word [utterance] of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom [Christ is our Wisdom], and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. ~ Colossians 3:16-17 Berean Study Bible
Notice the word “let.” You allow Christ’s utterance to dwell richly within you. Then, you’ll have something to help your brother and sister since Christ’s wisdom will flow through you. Don’t neglect singing known songs and new spiritual songs that will never be sung again. And, whatever you’re doing, let Christ guide you. Do your work with joy and the wisdom of Christ. That will bring humility and respect for Christ.
Devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. ~ 1 Timothy 4:13b-15
Here you have some other keys. One is reading Scripture. Paul mentioned reading Scripture publicly, but you can also read it privately. Don’t neglect Scripture reading. Note how spiritual gifts are imparted. Scripture reading can also help stir up the gift. Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them. King James Bible says, “Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them.”
