Manna for Your Morning

For the high and exalted One He who inhabits eternity, Whose name is Holy says this,
“I dwell on the high and holy place, but also with the contrite and humble in spirit in order to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the contrite [overcome with sorrow for sin].” — Isaiah 57:15 (AMP) Even though He dwells in the high and holy place, the everlasting God, the Creator of Heaven and earth, is also with us. He will revive (give new strength and energy to) your spirit and your heart. Do not fear anything, for the great “I AM” dwells with those who are humble and have a repentant heart. Do not anxiously look about you, for He is your God. He will strengthen you, surely He will help you, surely He will uphold you with His righteous right hand. (See Isaiah 41:10) Many hardships and perplexing circumstances confront the righteous, but the LORD rescues him from them all. (Psalm 34:19 AMP) Amen.

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will remain secure and rest in the shadow of the Almighty [whose power no enemy can withstand]. — Psalm 91:1 (AMP) God is our shelter and our strength. When troubles seem near, God is nearer, and He’s ready to help. So why run and hide? No fear, no pacing, no biting fingernails. When the earth spins out of control, we are sure and fearless. When mountains crumble and the waters run wild, we are sure and fearless. Even in heavy winds and huge waves, or as mountains shake, we are sure and fearless. (Psalm 46:1-3 VOICE) “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” — Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV)

LORD, I have loved the habitation of Your house, and the place where Your glory dwells. — Psalm 26:8 (NKJV) One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple  (Psalm 27:4 NIV). Let us love the habitation of His house, the place where His glorious presence dwells. That’s the only quiet, secure place in a noisy world, the perfect getaway, far from the buzz of traffic (Psalm 27:5 MSG). A single day in His courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! (Psalm 84:10a) Faithfulness is the foundation of His house. Great is His faithfulness! Holiness adorns His house… (Psalm 93:5). Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! We enter His house through doors of grace and mercy. The second we cross the threshold, our souls are flooded with His marvelous light. His unfailing love fills the air of every room. The walls of the LORD’s dwelling place a...

For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. — Colossians 2:9-10 (NKJV) Most people spend many years trying to fill the emptiness in us with things or people of this world. This is a fruitless effort. However, when we open our hearts to Jesus, we experience fullness of joy and complete peace. In Christ, we can have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows]. (John 10:10b AMP) You don’t need a telescope, a microscope, or a horoscope to realize the fullness of Christ, and the emptiness of the universe without him. When you come to him, that fullness comes together for you, too. His power extends over everything. (Colossians 2:9-10 MSG) May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Ephesians 3:19 (NLT)

God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and mature in us… — 1 John 4:17 (MSG) If we love one another, God dwells deeply within us, and his love becomes complete in us—perfect love! (1 John 4:12 MSG). Let the love of God be fully formed in you by taking up permanent residence in Him and allowing Him full access to every area of your life. As we open our hearts to God, the flow of His love from us to others will be constant. When people say or do something that offends us, we are able to respond with the love that God has poured into our hearts. It's God's amazing love that heals our hurts and strengthens our spirits. It's His perfect love that brings unity to the family of believers and draws unbelievers closer to Him. The command we have from Christ is blunt: Loving God includes loving people. You’ve got to love both (1 John 4:21 MSG).

“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” — John 15:11 (NKJV) How can we have a joy that remains, a joy that is complete and overflowing? In Isaiah 2:5, a call goes out to the people of God, to walk in the light of the LORD. As we walk in His light, we will experience that inexpressible joy, deep down in our soul. This joy will keep us from being moved by the temporary events that take place on this earth. No matter how outer circumstances may appear, let us continually rejoice in the God of our salvation. Let us rejoice that His Spirit dwells in us and empowers us to be victorious in our walk of faith. In His Presence is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11).

As God has said: “I will dwell in them and walk among them. I will be their God, and they shall be My people.” — 2 Corinthians 6:16b (NKJV) I am so thankful that our God dwells IN us and walks among us. When tragedy strikes, He is there. God gives us the strength and courage to open our eyes and face another day. When you receive that bad report from the doctor’s office, He is there. When your spouse walks out on you, God is in you, never to abandon you. When your loved one passes, God is in your midst. Whether you are dealing with depression, alcoholism, or drug addiction, God is there with the Power to break the chains that imprison us. He is our strength. Never underestimate the POWER of His PRESENCE. It breaks the yokes and raises the dead. In His Presence, there is power to heal and sins are forgiven. There is nothing too hard for Him (Jeremiah 32:17). Mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, (Psalm 97:5). No flesh should glory in His presence (1 Corinthians 1:29)....

Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? — 1 Corinthians 3:16 (NKJV) The Spirit of God who dwells within us is a God of love, peace and patience. He is the God of all comfort. He is a God of mercy and truth. Our heavenly Father is our strength and the very source of all that we need. Let the presence of His Holy Spirit permeate every crevice of your being. Let His light invade any dark areas of your heart and mind. He will strengthen the weak areas and heal the hurts, with a constant flow of His love. But we must open the door of our hearts to  Him.

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. — Psalm 46:10-11 (NIV) Be still! Still your mind. Stop meditating on every thought that races through your mind, constantly trying to figure everything out. That is emotionally draining. Trust God to give you wisdom and guide you through His Holy Spirit, who dwells within you. First Peter 5:7 tells us to cast all our cares on Him. In the God's Word Translation Psalm 46:10 says, “ Let go of your concerns! Then you will know that I am God. ” It's only when we let go and let God work, that He can show us how truly amazing He really is.

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.  — Psalm 32:8 (NIV) Our heavenly Father instructs us and teaches us the way we should go, with a loving eye on us. He guides us along the best pathway for our lives. His Holy Spirit dwells in us to counsel us and guide us into all the truth. Trust in the LORD and follow Him all the days of your life. Only then will we experience peace, joy, true success and lasting fulfillment.