Presence

There is something very mysterious and powerful about presence. Just knowing the person you want to be there is there, is enough. No words even need to be said. Assurance and comfort come from the person’s presence.

Jesus, in a very real, mysterious, powerful way, is always present with us through the Holy Spirit. He will never leave us and will be with us until the end of time (mt 28). We can rest assured that He is always present with us. He is Emmanuel—”God with us” (mt 1:23).

The essence of prayer is God’s presence in us. Prayer allows us to be present with Him in the very moment of our existence. Truly we are with the Lord when we make ourselves simply present to Him in the moment because as C.S Lewis said, “the present is the point at which time touches eternity.” God is eternal, the Alpha and Omega, beyond time and space. When it comes to God, there is only present. God simply is.

Let us be present with each other and give one another undivided attention. More importantly, let’s be present with God.

Jesus is truly with us through the Holy Spirit. Let us always find peace and consolation in His presence. When we recognize His presence in us, we will truly have His peace.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” —John 14:27

Speak, Lord, your servants are listening. Amen.