Entering His Presence – Living as True Worshipers
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Summary
This conversation reveals that God’s ultimate purpose in sending Jesus was to restore humanity into relationship with Himself through a new covenant established by His blood. Through Christ’s perfect sacrifice, believers now have direct access to the Father. The heart of God is not centered on religion or denomination, but on a people who willingly choose to worship Him from their hearts. True worship is not confined to moments but is expressed through a daily relationship of love, humility, obedience, and surrender. As believers come into His presence, transformation and cleansing take place, enabling them to become the very people God has always desired—those who live in continual relationship and worship before Him.Show Notes
- Why the Father sent Jesus: to restore relationship through grace
- The necessity of a perfect sacrifice to regain access to God
- The new covenant established through the blood of Jesus Christ
- God’s desire has always been a people who worship Him
- Deliverance from Egypt as a picture of being brought out to worship
- Worship is not about denomination but about relationship
- God is seeking willing hearts, not forced obedience
- The difference between obedience (angels) and chosen worship (sons)
- True worship is expressed through everyday relationship with God
- Humility and servanthood as key aspects of worship
- Loving God begins with understanding who He created you to be
- Access to God’s presence is already available through Christ
- Transformation and cleansing happen in His presence
- Choosing faith to step into worship now, not waiting for perfection
- “Taking the elevator” — entering His presence rather than striving
Quotes
- “God’s not looking for anybody in a denomination. He’s looking for them to be His worshipers.”
- “All God wanted really was us.”
- “He’s not just looking for people that obey Him… He’s looking for somebody that out of their own hearts… they’ll serve Him and worship Him.”
- “The worship He’s looking for is our everyday relationship with Him.”
- “You already have the access into the Father’s presence by the blood of Jesus Christ.”
- “In His presence, that’s where you change, and that’s where cleansing comes from.”
- “You can take the stairs, or you can get in the elevator.”
Scriptural References
- John 3 (16)God’s love demonstrated through giving His Son for eternal life.
- Hebrews 10 (19)Believers have bold access into God’s presence through Christ.
- Exodus 19 (4)God delivers His people in order to bring them to Himself.
- John 14 (6)Jesus is the only way to the Father.
- Malachi 3 (2-3)God purifies His people to become righteous worshipers.
- Revelation 4 (8)A picture of continual worship before God’s throne.
- Matthew 16 (24)Following Christ requires surrender and commitment.