God created man for fellowship. Aside from the need of sending them out, Jesus chose His disciples so that they could be with him.
A time of deep personal fellowship with the Lord is the most rewarding time in the life of every believer.
MEANING OF BEING ALONE WITH THE LORD
A time of being alone with the Lord is a time we spend in his presence, fellowshipping with him and obtaining definite answers, words, assurances and guidance from him.
It could be a time of personal revival in His presence. It could be a time you spend to intercede for others in God's presence. It could be a time the Lord draws you aside
from the maddening crowd to fellowship and speak with you. It may not necessarily be a time of your personal "quite time". However, it is not a time of corporate prayer or when you pray with your prayer partner.
The truth is that such a worthy time you spend alone with the Lord is not a wasted period at all. On the contrary, It has eternal value both in this life and in that to come.
WHEN AND WHAT?
The time of being alone with the Lord may be in the day or in the night. Location could be anywhere that there is no disturbance or distraction.
BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF THOSE WHO SPENT TIME ALONE WITH GOD
- David -ps.3:5
- Jesus -mark 1:35
- Abraham -Gen.19:27
- Jacob
- Hannah
- Peter
- John at the island of patmos
- Paul
BENEFITS OF BEING ALONE WITH GOD
- It is a key to the renewal of your strength -isaiah40:31. When Jesus went to have fellowship with the father in the
Garden of Gethsemane, it provided a source of strength for him to face the cross in obedience to His father 's will.
It yields a definite result in answer to prayers-
It is a key to having revelation knowledge of divine secrets-Dan.2:19
The art of being alone with the Lord will saturate you with boldness. Based on the revelation you have received from the Lord, your knowledge of him will Increase and this produces boldness. Dan. 11:32
It makes impossibility possible. When you are dweller in God's presence you also become unconquerable.
DETERMINE WITH ALL OF YOUR HEART FROM THIS MOMENT TO BE SEEKER OF THE LORD.
- repent and ask the Lord to forgive you of
every form of prayerlessness. - begin a regular time of being alone with
the Lord from today. - Go into the place of prayer with a good.
study Bible and writing materials. If.
possible, have more than one version or
translation of the Bible. - switch off your phone and other forms of
distraction. - start with fellowship.
- be quiet. Expect to hear from the Lord. Don't be in a hurry to "check out".
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