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  KNOWING HIS PRESENCE
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of experiencing God's
presence for spiritual growth and maturity in the Christian life.

Topics: "God's Presence", "Spiritual Maturity"
Scripture References: Psalm 16:11, Isaiah 40:28

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A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of recognizing and experiencing
God's presence in our lives for true spiritual maturity and
discipleship. He explains that if we were fully prepared for heaven at
conversion, God would have taken us home immediately, highlighting the
importance of our journey on earth. Tozer asserts that God's nature is
beyond human comprehension, and we can only know Him as He reveals
Himself. The humility that comes from experiencing God's manifest
presence is essential for every believer, as it enriches the Christian
life and brings glory to God. Living in awareness of this divine
presence is not just desirable but crucial for our spiritual existence.

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Do not try to short-circuit God's plans for your discipleship. and
spiritual maturity here. If you and I were already prepared for heaven
in the moment of our conversion, God would have taken us home instantly!
We must remember that God exists in Himself. His holy nature is such
that we cannot comprehend Him with our minds. He is of a substance not
shared by any other being. Hence, God can be known only as He reveals
Himself! I have found this to be a fact: every redeemed human being
needs the humility of spirit that can only be brought about by the
manifest Presence of God. This mysterious yet gracious Presence is the
air of life eternal.

It is the music of existence, the poetry of the Christian life.

It is the beauty and wonder of being one of Christ's own-a sinner born
again, regenerated, created anew to bring glory to God! To live
surrounded by this sense of God is not only beautiful and desirable, but
it is imperative!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/knowing-his-presence/
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