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  THE PRESENCE OF GOD
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of developing a
consciousness of God's presence and coming boldly to Him in prayer.

Topics: "Intimacy With God", "God's Presence"
Scripture References: Exodus 33:14, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 139:7, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 28:20, John 15:15, Hebrews 4:16, James 2:23

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A.W. Tozer emphasizes the significance of being acutely aware of God's
presence, which has been a hallmark of spiritual giants throughout
history. He argues that this consciousness of God's presence empowers
saints and prophets, enabling them to effect profound good across
generations. Tozer encourages believers to approach God with boldness,
affirming that true humility lies in recognizing and honoring God's
self-revelation. He highlights the intimate relationship Jesus offers,
calling His disciples 'friends' and inviting them into a deeper
communion with Him. This awareness of God's presence transforms prayer
into a genuine dialogue with Someone who is truly there.

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The spiritual giants of old were those who at some time became acutely
conscious of the presence of God. They maintained that consciousness for
the rest of their lives. How otherwise can the saints and prophets be
explained? How otherwise can we account for the amazing power for good
they have exercised over countless generations? Is it not that indeed
they had become friends of God? Is it not that they walked in conscious
communion with the real Presence and addressed their prayers to God with
the artless conviction that they were truly addressing Someone actually
there?

Let me say it again, for certainly it is no secret: we do God honor in
believing what He has said about Himself and coming boldly to His throne
of grace than by hiding in a self-conscious humility!

Those unlikely men chosen by our Lord as His closest disciples might
well have hesitated to claim friendship with Christ. But Jesus said to
them, "You are my friends!"

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/the-presence-of-god/
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