April 24, 2023
Monday
In the Presence of Royalty
Psalm 73: 25-28
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.”
A few years ago, when Queen Elizabeth II visited a children’s charity in London, she met nine-year-old Nathan Grant and his adoptive parents. He was dressed for the occasion in a suit and tie. With cameras running, the boy was star-struck and overwhelmed. He suddenly fell to all fours, crawled away from the Queen, and exited with a nervous “Bye!”
Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the presence and glory and demands of a holy God, and we’re tempted to crawl away and exit through the door. But in Jesus Christ, the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and when we behold His glory, we are filled with grace and truth.
Try to develop the habit of practicing the presence of the Lord Jesus. By His Spirit He is with you constantly, and the Holy Spirit even dwells within you. Christ is a sanctifying influence in our lives as we realize who He is and what He has called us to be. Learn to frequently whisper to yourself, “Christ is with me, around me, inside me.” Learn to be comforted by His royal presence.
A point to ponder…
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise.
St. Patrick
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