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The Gift of Seeing God - Stressing the Rails - March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

The Gift of Seeing God

To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout.

Throughout Scripture, we find examples of people who longed to encounter God.

Moses sought His glory (Then Moses said, I pray You, show me Your glory!" Exodus 33:18).

David asked to meet Him in person (Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice, and be gracious to me and answer me. When You said, Seek My face," my heart said to You, Your face, O LORD, I shall seek." Do not hide Your face from me, Do not turn Your servant away in anger; You have been my help; Do not abandon me nor forsake me, O God of my salvation! Psalm 27:7-9).

And Job directly experienced Him—resulting in humble repentance (These things I remember and I pour out my soul within me. For I used to go along with the throng and lead them in procession to the house of God, With the voice of joy and thanksgiving, a multitude keeping festival. Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence. Psalm 42:4-5).

The stories of these members of God’s family remind us that we’re made to long for the Lord’s presence.

They also remind us of God’s generosity and kindness. Though He gives us many gifts on this earth, He wants us to remember that sharing in His life is the ultimate blessing—that our heart’s true satisfaction is found in Him alone. What stands in the way of our ability to say with the psalmist, “You are my Lord; I have no good besides You” (Psalm 16:2)? Whatever the obstacle is, we can be honest about it with our heavenly Father. God forgives and provides us with the strength we need to follow Him.

Think about it

For some people, the idea of seeing God is exciting and joyful, while others feel intimidated or overwhelmed. How do you feel at the thought?
Experiencing God’s presence often requires small, faithful steps of praying and studying the Bible. How can you move toward Him today?

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About Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr.

Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr. is a native of Birmingham, Alabama where he was educated in the public school system. He graduated from Tennessee State University, Nashville,Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education. He received a Master’s Degree in Music Education; a Class A certification in School Principal ship and the Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition, Dr. Wesley received a Bible Diploma and Bible Certification from Birmingham Baptist Bible College. He completed the Beeson Institute for Advanced Church Leadership Program from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Dr. Wesley earned the Doctor of Ministry Degree from Louisiana Baptist University and Theological Seminary in Shreveport, Louisiana May 2006.

Dr. Wesley retired in 2003 after a brilliant 26-year career as an educator in the Birmingham Public Schools. He served as a teacher, assistant principal and principal of three different schools (Powderly Elementary; Arrington Middle and was the first African American principal of Woodlawn High School). He served on the Central Office staff as Extended Day Principal and Coordinator of Safe and Drug Free Schools.

Dr. Wesley is regularly sought after to speak in both schools and churches. He has had the privilege of speaking across the nation and in several foreign countries. His spiritual gifts of teaching and preaching are well documented. He is a member of many organizations. His civic and professional associations are too numerous to mention.

Most recent is the evidence of his leadership, occurred with the completion of a multimillion dollar edifice and education facility located in the heart of the West End community.

Dr. Wesley is currently the pastor of the Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in the West End community where he has given thirty years of service. He has a great love for people and for learning.

He is married to the former Venita Burkes, and is the father of two sons, Rev. Michael Wesley Jr. and James Edward, one grandson and two granddaughters.

Dr. Wesley is the author of three books, When God Changes A Church, Everybody Deserves A Good Funeral and Reaching the Unchurched_Pathway to Church Growth.

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