An important message from Pastor Dmitriy Leo about honoring the presence of God. We must not take lightly the miracles that take place in our services.
Luke 10:23–24 RSP And when He was alone with the disciples, He turned to them and said: “Blessed are you who see all this! For I tell you: many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.”
When someone says that at our gatherings, people received a miracle or supernatural healing, they most often mean that a person was freed from some problem. However, the situation is different.
Among us are angelic beings sent to us by God Himself. Unlike humans, these beings see the face of God. At the sight of one of these beings, most of the people in the hall would fall to the floor in fear. I am not talking about visions; I am talking about a situation in which an angel would stand before you at arm’s length, and you would feel with your body the heat and vibration in the air from the glory upon him. Every cell in your body would vibrate, and you would tremble from that glory.
When someone says that at our gatherings we sense His presence and His power touches us, they most often mean that we felt something. However, the situation is different.
At the beginning of creation, this power set the planet’s crust in motion, and mountains and oceans were formed. This power recreated Lazarus, and he came out of the tomb alive and unharmed. It is this very power that is at work in our gatherings today.
The miracle is that we remain alive at all and have not been scattered into atoms by the One who touches us.
A Culture of Honoring His Presence
Understanding who He is and how great He is, we should honor Him accordingly. Many people have never fully understood this and behave as though God is not near.
- If someone sleeps during a service or plays on their phone at that time, do not tell me that such a person honors God.
- If someone talks on the phone in the hallway during a service or chats with someone about nothing in particular, do not tell me that such a person honors God.
- If someone says that God performs miracles through them, but then leaves the room during the testimonies or goes home, that is not a person of God; excuse me, it is a cheap imitation.
A person of God honors God and honors His works.
We must honor the Word, the presence of God, and God's work among us.
We must not be indifferent to what He does during the service. We should love and enjoy God's work and take part in it.
Helpful Tips and Recommendations
- If you want to be in the right position before God, honor His Word, His presence, and His works. You are privileged that He speaks to you.
- If you feel His power, honor it. Receive it and do not get distracted by other things. You are privileged that He fills you.
- Do not allow unworthy people to distract you from ministry or from being filled with His power. You are privileged that He touches you.
- Always enjoy His work during the service, understanding that He is touching someone and changing their lives right now. You are privileged that He allows you to see His deeds.
Be blessed!
Pastor Dmitriy Leo
