READ: 1 Samuel 4:15-22
“…Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them… And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away” – Revelation 21:3-4
The gifts of a person show his presence; the gifts of God show His presence. The presence of God in the new heaven and earth comes along with the gifts and the good things that God has. All needs are wiped away. The curse of poverty, lack, disease, death and every other thing that has plagued our lives is removed by the presence of God.
When your father is at home, he will give you his money, his gifts and his nice things. This is the part of the presence of God that we enjoy the most: His gifts and His goodness. Gifts and good things, once given, are not withdrawn. The gifts and callings of God are without repentance.
I once knew gave an expensive wedding present to a young man. Years later, he became a painfully rebellious person. Even though this young man had turned into a disloyal and hateful rebel, I did not go back for the present I had bought for him. However, I was no longer a part of his life. I no longer advised him as I used to. This man had my gift but he no longer had my real presence.
Indeed, only a spiritual person can detect that the presence of God is not in a church. Many churches and ministries that seem to be in full bloom actually lack the presence of God. The presence of God has long departed from there.
When God withdraws His voice and His being from you, you may be deceived by the presence of His gifts and His nice things. Covet the presence of God and be careful lest He withdraws His voice and His being from you.