God is not a god that is just out there. He is not a god who resides only in Heaven. He is not a god who you can only talk to only on Sundays and Wednesdays. He is not reserved for only Christians. He is God of all. All who call upon His name shall be saved (Romans 10:13) and, He is here with you right now. He goes where you go. The test and trials of your life are going to happen. And when you think that you are alone in that test or trial, rest assured you are not, for He is with you always.
Now, what about the good times when things are not so tough. Yep, He is still with you. At this point, most people would give this response. ‘I know that, I’ve been taught that all my life’. But if so many people know this, why are so many Christians failing in today’s world? Because they believe that God is just, with them. Just hanging around watching. Watching you mess up. Watching you have fun. Just watching. God should not be just with you. He should reside in you. He should have total control of your life. It is up to you to receive Him into your heart. I have heard many people say, “I went to that church and I just didn’t feel the Spirit.” Well I would say to them, you didn’t come prepared. His spirit is everywhere and if you want to receive it, you must be willing to open your heart and mind to Him.
I am a firm believer that the most important things about life are learned in kindergarten. You learn to read, write, spell, and say your ABC’s. But most importantly you learn to listen to directions and ask for permission. God is with us always. He will never lead you to it if He won’t take you through it. God is with us. Yes we know this, but the problem is we are not listening and we don’t ask His permission. So, how do I know it is God talking? Well, the same way we knew what to do in kindergarten. We had to stop what we were doing, focus our attention on the teacher, and listen to what was being said by them. God is talking. Stop fighting over petty things. (see 2 Timothy 2:23) Stop worrying about the he said she said things. Stop griping over how that darn preacher hurt your feelings with the message that God gave him. Stop holding onto grudges that you are not willing to reconcile. Stop what you are doing. Focus your attention on Him. Now listen. God is talking to you. He is God and He is with us.
