May 22

The Presence of God

“In Thy presence is fulness of joy.”
— Ps. 16:11

“I find the constant tendency even of work for the Lord, and an active mind, ever is to take us out of the presence of God. … God present puts us in our place, and Himself in His place in our hearts; and what confidence that gives, and how self is gone in joy! Our great affair is to keep in His presence.”

“God would have us not only say, "We must all be manifested before the judgment seat of Christ," but add, "I am manifested to God." Be much before Him.”