DAILY DEVOTIONAL – APRIL 07, 2021 God’s Constant Counsel By David Wilkerson (1931-2011) God has promised us, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). The phrase “very present” means “always here, always available, with unlimited access.”  In short, the abiding presence of the Lord is always in us.  And if he’s ever 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. You may ask, “So 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 Ghost.  We are the Lord’s dwelling place on earth. Of course, we repeat this truth often, in our worship and testimonies.  Yet, many of us still don’t take it seriously.  We simply don’t understand the power that resides in this truth.  If we did grasp it and trust in it, we would never again be afraid or dismayed. I certainly haven’t laid hold of this lesson fully.  Even after all my years as a minister, I’m still tempted to think I have to work up some emotion in order to hear from God.  No, the Lord is saying: “You don’t have to spend hours waiting for me. I abide in you. I am present for you, night and day.” Listen to David’s testimony:  “I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel; my heart also instructs me in the night seasons. I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved” (Psalm 16:7-8).  David is essentially declaring, “God is always present before me.  And I’m determined to keep him in my thoughts.  He faithfully guides me day and night.  I don’t ever have to be confused.” Read OnlineDownload PDFForward to a Friend

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