I have wondered if the one thing missing from the church in North America today are moments of divine encounter, moments with God that are so powerful that one feels as if one is standing on holy soil.

I have wondered if God doesn't want to give His church today that kind of earth shattering moment where decisions are made and lives are changed and futures are rewritten.

I have wondered if in some way in worship the people of God ought to become so aware of the presence of God that it shakes the foundation of their world and changes their outlook and draws them into the very presence of God, setting their hearts on fire with a love and passion for God that rocks their world.

Is this asking too much? Taking into consideration the fact that Jesus Christ has been raised from the dead and has breathed His Spirit into His Church, I think not.

We do have counsel from the Word that helps. We are encouraged to find ways to draw near to God in worship and prayer and praise.

Trust Him to be God in you.

Trust Him to reveal Himself to you.

Listen for His voice. Psalm 27:14 says, “Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.” Psalm 46:10 says, “Cease striving (Be still, let go) and know that I am God.”

Seek His face (Psalm 27:8).

Be faithful to do what you know to do, and let God be God in your life.

The future belongs to those who trust in God.