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BEST OF BEST: 05 of 31 "God's Presence"

• Dr. Bobby J. Boles • Season 2 • Episode 5

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BEST OF BEST: 05 of 31 "God’s Presence" 

 

“GOD'S PRESENCE”

BEST OF BEST SERIES (5th of 31)

Scriptures: 2 Chronicles 7:14  -  Psalm 27:1  -  Matthew 7:7-8

 

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

This is episode is #5 of 31 in the Mighty Moment series "Best of the Best" and is entitled “God’s Presence”. This episode looks at #13-16 from Dr. Bobby’s list of his favorite 101 Bible verses: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 27:1 & Matthew 7:7-8.

 

EPISODE PROMO

This episode “God’s Presence” explores three powerful scriptures to see the transformative presence of God. 2 Chronicles 7:14 reveals how humility and repentance open the door to divine healing, Psalm 27:1 illuminates how God's presence dispels our fears, and Matthew 7:7-8 encourages us to persistently seek His face. Together, these passages create a roadmap to experiencing God's presence — where forgiveness flows, fear dissolves, and faithful seeking is rewarded with divine encounters that transform our lives and communities.

 

“BEST OF BEST” SERIES

The “Best of Best” series is a 31-day journey looking at the best of the best the Bible has to offer, Dr. Bobby’s favorite scripture passages that inspire, give hope and encourage a believer's heart. These are his personal favorite 88 passages, his top 101 verses of the Bible. Each episode in the series will examine 3 verses. These are scriptures that you will want to mark down and try and memorize. The total list of verses is not in any particular order, but the pairings of the three we'll look at in each episode will try to follow a theme. 

 

“TOPICAL” CATEGORY

This category of Mighty Moment podcasts groups episodes of Mighty Moment into series based on certain topics.  Some of the series in the “Topical” category are: “Best of the Best”,  “Foundational Beliefs” & “Key Bible Prophecies”.

 

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Welcome to Mighty Moment, where it only takes a moment to have a mighty encounter with God. Our speaker, dr Bobby J Bowles, is guiding us on a transformative exploration of the scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. Exploration of the scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. As he brings to life the incredible and fascinating stories of the Bible, we pray that you are encouraged and spiritually strengthened. So let's turn our hearts and minds to the Word as we prepare for today's journey of discovery. Here's Dr Bobby with today's Mighty Moment.

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In this episode we continue our 31-day journey looking at the best of the best scriptures from the Bible that strengthen our faith, instill hope and reassure our troubled minds. These are 88 of my personal favorite passages from the Bible my top 101 verses the best of the best. The total list of verses is not in any particular order, but the pairings of three for each episode will try to follow a theme, but each verse is independently incredible. Contact Mighty Moment if you'd like a copy of my Best of the Best list. God's presence is not merely a theological concept but a transformative reality available to every believer. Through this episode's pivotal scripture passages 2 Chronicles 7.14, psalm 27.1, and Matthew 7.7-8, we discover the pathway to experiencing God's presence through humility, finding courage in His light and the promise of answered prayer when we persistently seek Him. Today's episode is entitled God's Presence. Number 13 on our list of 101 favorite Bible verses is 2 Chronicles 7.14, which demonstrates the path of humble repentance, reading from the New King James Version. Reading from the New King James Version and in the Message version, we read and my people, my God-defined people, respond by humbling themselves, praying, seeking my presence and turning their backs on their wicked lives. I'll be there, ready for you, I'll listen from heaven, forgive their sins and restore their land to health. This verse is addressed to God's people, those who are called by His name, and it begins with a little word, if, which is the biggest small word in the Bible. It is an if-then clause, a specific promise for the Lord's people if they do certain things. If we humble ourselves, pray, seek God's face and turn from our wicked ways, then God will hear and forgive and heal. This promise of receiving God's attention, forgiveness and healing is something that we certainly want and we can claim this promise, but it is triggered by the if clause. Are we willing to humble ourselves, pray and seek to know God with all our hearts? Are we willing to change and pursue a better way and forsake the bad path that we are on? This verse comes from God's response to Solomon after the dedication of the temple. The context involves God's promise of restoration of the nation following judgment, if the people respond appropriately. In the original Hebrew, the phrase who were called by my name is literally translated as over whom my name is called is literally translated as over whom my name is called, emphasizing God's ownership or claim over his people. The Hebrew word for seek. My face indicates an intimate personal pursuit of God's presence rather than merely asking for benefits.

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Consider how the earth responds to drought and rain. During times of drought, the soil becomes hard, cracked and unreceptive, plants wither and life struggles to persist. However, when rain finally comes, something remarkable happens the hardened soil softens, becomes receptive again, seeds that lay dormant spring to life and the landscape transforms from brown to green. Similarly, when our hearts are hardened by pride and sin, we experience a spiritual drought. But when we humble ourselves before God, our hearts soften like rain-soaked soil, becoming receptive to His work of restoration and new growth. The transformation is not instantaneous. It requires time and continued nourishment. But the revival begins the moment humility breaks the hard ground of our hearts. 2 Chronicles 7.14 offers us a divine formula for experiencing God's presence and His restoration. It teaches us that the pathway to revival runs through humility, prayer, earnest seeking and repentance.

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The next verse in our list is Psalm 27.1, which symbolizes the light that dispels fear. Reading from the New King James Version the Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life. In the New International Version we read the Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid? In the Message Version we read Light space zest. That's God. So with Him on my side, I'm fearless afraid of no one and nothing.

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In the Living Bible we read the Lord is my light and my salvation.

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He protects me from danger. Whom shall I fear? God brings light to a dark world. Without light, we stumble around in the darkness not knowing where to go. God is the light that guides us and directs our ways, that leads us through the uncertainties of life. God saves us, forgives our sins and cleanses us from all unrighteousness. But he is not done with us. He's going to continue to work with us, to guide us and mold us into something better, into His character. He promises to protect us from anything that might sidetrack us, harm us or corrupt us. I am safe in the Lord's hands. You are safe in the Lord's hands. He will protect us and sustain us. Nothing can snatch us out of His hand. He who began this good work in you and me is faithful to complete it. God is tenacious with us and he is not through with us. Yet no one will be able to interrupt God's plan, for he will complete it.

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David, the author of this verse, uses three key metaphors to describe God. First, light In Hebrew thinking. It represents knowledge, truth and goodness. God as David's light means he is the source of joy, understanding and life. The second salvation points to God as David's deliverer from enemies. The one who rescues. And the last metaphor the one who rescues. And the last metaphor the Hebrew term maoz means stronghold. It implies a place of security and safety, like a fortress or a harbor. The word can also be translated as defense or refuge. These three metaphors together create a powerful picture of God as the one who illuminates our path, rescues us from danger and provides unshakable security in the midst of life's storms.

Speaker 3:

Our next passage contains two verses on our list of 101 top Bible verses. The passage is Matthew 7, 7-8. It demonstrates the promise of persistence. Reading from the New King James Version Ask and it will be given to you. Seek and you will find. Knock and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. And reading from the Message Paraphrase Bible and expanding it a bit from verse 7 to verse 11, we read Don't bargain with God. Be direct, ask for what you need. This isn't a cat-and-mouse hide-and-se seek game. We're in. If your child asks for bread, do you trick him with sawdust. If he asks for fish, do you scare him with a snake? As bad as you are, you wouldn't think of such a thing. You're at least decent to your own children, so don't you think the God who conceived you in love will be even better? What an amazing verse. Certainly it is an incredible promise.

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Of course, this promise refers to righteous things. It's not saying if we ask God to help us sin, that he will, or if we ask Him for a Lamborghini, that one will miraculously appear. God is promising to reveal Himself to those who seek His face. If you desire to know God, he is saying he will show you who he is. If you need something, god will help you and sustain you In your walk to be righteous. God will supply everything you need. You will not be lacking. He will guide, empower and sustain His people. Could it be that we have not, because we ask not? Have you asked for God's wisdom, his guidance, to reveal a path of restoration and change in your life, to empower you against a temptation to free you from the shackles of addiction, to equip you to do His will and His mission and to love the unlovely. The impossible is possible with God. All things are possible through Jesus Christ, who strengthens us.

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This passage contains three commands in a progressive sequence ask, seek and knock. Together, they form an escalating intensity of pursuit. They form an escalating intensity of pursuit. The present tense used in the Greek implies continuous action to keep asking, to keep seeking, to keep knocking. This emphasizes persistence rather than a single attempt. Jesus promises that this persistent pursuit will be rewarded. The progression suggests moving from verbal request to active searching, to bold, persistent action. In conclusion, these three powerful scriptures that we have looked at in this episode weave together a comprehensive understanding of how we experience God's presence.

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2 Chronicles 7.14 reveals that humility and repentance create the conditions for divine encounter, removing the barriers that separate us from God. Psalm 27.1 assures us that in God's presence we find light that dispels darkness, salvation that delivers us from danger and strength that overcomes our fears. Matthew 7.7-8 completes the picture by teaching us that experiencing God's presence requires our persistent pursuit asking, seeking and knocking without ceasing. Together, these passages form a spiritual roadmap. We approach God with humility and repentance, experience His presence as light and salvation and continue pursuing deeper relationship through persistent prayer and seeking. As we apply these truths, we discover that God's presence isn't distant or theoretical, but intimately available, transforming our individual lives and healing our communities with divine power and love. Friends, in our next episode we will continue our look at the best of the best 88 Bible Scripture passages by looking at numbers 17, 18, and 19. We'll be looking at Psalm 9-9, psalm 34-17, and Psalm 147-3. The episode is entitled God's Comfort. I hope you've enjoyed our time together and I pray you have a mighty moment with God today. Be blessed.

Speaker 2:

From all of us here at Mighty Moment. We appreciate you joining us today. We pray that the message has blessed and encouraged you. We are grateful for supportive listeners like you, who make this program possible. Your prayers and contributions help Mighty Moment stay on the air. We can be reached at 877-DR-BOBBY, that's 877-372-6229. Or visit us online at wwwmightymomentcom. Thanks again for listening. Until next time, may God bless you.

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