0663. 648. Power of His Presence

648. Power of His Presence

“My Presence Shall Go with Thee” Exo_33:14

One who served in the Great War, in speaking of Sir Douglas Haig, says: “It was just when the Germans had broken our line, and little parties of our men were retreating. At that moment Sir Douglas Haig, then commanding the First Corps, came along the Menin road with an escort of his own 17th Lancers, all as beautifully turned out as in peace time. They approached slowly, and the effect upon our retreating men was instantaneous. As Sir Douglas advanced they gathered and followed him. In the event the Worcesters attacked Gheluvelt, which had been taken by the enemy, drove them out, and restored the line. The Commander-in-Chief’s presence was, and is, a talisman of strength to his armies.”

1. Power of His presence to save. “The angel of His presence saved them” (Isa_63:9).

2. Power of His presence for joy. “In Thy presence is fullness of joy” (Psa_16:11).

3. Power of His presence to protect. “Thou shalt hide them in the secret of Thy presence” (Psa_31:20).

4. Power of His presence to move. “Moved at the presence of God” (Psa_68:8).

5. Power of His presence to search. “Whither shall I flee from Thy presence” (Psa_139:7).

6. Power of His presence to break down. “Broken down at the presence of the Lord” (Jer_4:26; Jer_5:22).

7. Power of His presence to bless. “Times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord” (Act_3:19).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH