Cultivating the Presence of God

Are we tuned in to what God is doing?

Choice Joshua 24:15 ‘But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.’

Jeremiah 29:13

‘You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.’

‘It is not our abilities that determine who we are, it is our choices.’

Definition of Cultivate

To improve and prepare land, as by ploughing or fertilizing, for raising crops; till.

To loosen or dig soil around (growing plants).

To grow or tend (a plant or crop).

To promote the growth of (a biological culture).

ConsistencyMatthew 22:36–40. ‘Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?’ Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart & with all your soul & with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbour as yourself.  All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.’

2 more definitions.

To nurture; foster.

To form and refine, as by education.

ConnectionAnother definition

To seek the acquaintance or goodwill of; make friends with.

John 5:30 Jesus said, ‘By myself I can do nothing.’

Conclusion• Choice

• Consistency

• Connection