DAILY DEVOTIONAL – AUGUST 27, 2020 The Lord Is Present for You By David Wilkerson (1931-2011) “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear” (Psalm 46:1).  What a marvelous word — it’s just overwhelming.  God is telling us, “Because of my Word, you will never have to fear.  You can have peace like a river and a heart filled with gladness.” The Lord knows we all face deep needs and troubles.  We all encounter turmoil, temptations, times of confusion that cause our souls to quake.  God’s message for us here in Psalm 46 is meant for just such times.  Of all his wonderful promises, Psalm 46 is the one word we need to obtain his peace like a river. God has promised us, “In your time of trouble — when you face a persistent, ever-present evil — I will be your very present help.”  The phrase “very present” means “always here, always available, with unlimited access.”  In short, the abiding presence of the Lord is always with us.  And if he is present in us, then he wants continual conversation with us.  He wants us to talk with him no matter where we are: on the job, with family, with friends, even with non-believers. Scripture says,  “When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him” (Isaiah 59:19).  It does not matter what the devil brings against us, God’s power in his people will always be greater than Satan’s assaults. This verse from Isaiah actually refers to the flag-bearer who rode ahead of Israel’s army.  The Lord always led his people into battle behind his own mighty standard.  Likewise today, God has a glorious army of heavenly hosts who ride forth under his banner, ready to execute his battle plans on our behalf. How does God bring us help in our troubles?  His help comes in the gift of his Holy Spirit, who dwells in us and works the Father’s will in our lives.  Paul tells us again and again that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.  We are the Lord’s dwelling place on earth. You don’t have to work up some emotion in order to hear from God.  The Lord says, “I abide in you; I am present for you, night and day.” Read OnlineDownload PDFForward to a Friend

Your Gift Makes a Difference  Because of your generosity, people around the world are being ministered to with the hope of Jesus Christ. Will you make a gift today to impact even more lives? Give Now

The Vision Audio Podcast The Vision is a prayerfully compiled exploration of David Wilkerson’s vision about the world and church’s future brought to you through a podcast. Listen Now   The Battle for a Healthier Life Starts in the Mind Gary Wilkerson and guest speaker David Bush discuss why so many fitness and weight-loss goals fall through. Watch Now   Latest Newsletter: Getting Back Your Fight What kind of fighting faith have you been putting up? Have you lost it?David Wilkerson explores fighting faith. Read Now

You are welcome to make copies for FREE distribution or retransmit the devotional via e-mail, but all devotionals must be copied or retransmitted in their entirety. However, devotionals may not be posted on any website, printed, or used in any media without written permission from World Challenge, Inc. Each request is considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact World Challenge, Inc. using our online contact form or by calling (719) 487-7888. © 2020 World Challenge, Inc. Transforming Lives Through the Message and Mission of Jesus Christ