Longing to Live in God’s Presence Always — Ajay Chakravarthy — February 23, 2025
http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker argues that true discipleship requires a constant longing for God's presence, mirroring Jesus' desire to always be with the Father. He uses biblical examples, such as Adam and Eve and the offering in Malachi, to illustrate that actions performed when no one is watching reveal one's true heart. Ultimately, the message challenges listeners to live as if God is always watching, ensuring their devotion is genuine and constant.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Did Jesus always live in the Father's presence?David prophesied that he set the Lord always before him, and Jesus confirmed that the Father was never left Him alone because He always did what pleased Him.Acts 2:25
Does God test what is truly in our hearts?While God sees everything and nothing is hidden from His sight, He sometimes leaves people alone to test what is truly in their hearts, just as He did with Hezekiah, Adam and Eve, and Cain and Abel.Hebrews 4:13
The danger of living as if God is not watchingFrom Malachi to the failures of individuals like Moses looking this way and that before striking an Egyptian, people often act in secret because they do not genuinely believe God is watching.Malachi 1:7–8
Access behind the veilIn the Old Testament tabernacle, only the high priest could enter the most holy place behind the thick curtain once a year with blood sacrifice, but God desired this access for all people.
Setting matters right before eternityFaced with the reality of eternity and the warning of judgment, believers must settle accounts and turn to God earnestly without delay.
What Jesus faced for our sinsJesus described hell as the ultimate penalty for sin, which He bore on the cross during those three hours of darkness so that the curtain between God and man could be torn from top to bottom.1 John 2:2
Mary's deep longing for the Risen JesusWhile other disciples returned home after seeing the empty tomb, Mary wept outside because she desperately wanted the personal presence of Jesus.
Walking with God like NoahJust as Noah walked with God amid a wicked generation, believers are called to maintain a consistent, daily walk in God's presence throughout the week.
Our bodies as temples of the Holy SpiritBecause Jesus died and rose again, the Holy Spirit now dwells within the bodies of repentant believers to be with them forever.1 Corinthians 3:16John 14:16
Do not just assume Jesus is with you—seek HimJust as Jesus' parents accidentally left Him behind in Jerusalem assuming He was in the caravan, people can mistakenly assume they are walking with God when He is missing from their daily lives, requiring them to diligently seek Him.Luke 2:43–44
Walking with Jesus into eternityThose who keep their garments clean and walk with Jesus in this life will also have the privilege of walking with Him in white garments in eternity.Revelation 3:4
