During Prayer this morning saw people being carried on the backs of other people across water. My question is why? I thought about Eze.ch.47 and the river that flows from south of the alter in the temple. About the view of ankle, knee, waist deep water and water over their heads.

I also thought about how I soaked in natural hot spring pools. Not only the benefits of the hot water, but the benefits of the minerals in the water. How I was encouraged not to shower afterward in order to get the full benefits of the minerals.

Now, what is wrong with being in water? Yes, there is water that is a barrier. In these cases miracles were performed. Moses parting the Red Sea, Elijah and Elisha using the mantle to part the waters (2 Kings 2:8-14). But water is not always a barrier. Sometimes we just need to be in it.

How many of us have been in a service, meeting or time of prayer and the presence of God was just thick and inviting. First lets note that when God is present He is present in all three persons. Jesus said that if you see me you have seen my Father. My Father is in me and I in Him. So, if both of them are there so is the Holy Spirit.; You cannot have two of them and not the third. Remember that they are 3 in one.

As we have had time in His presence we have had time with the Holy Spirit. These soaking times are a time to draw closer to Him. In turn He will use this time to add to or just plainly equip us for His work. Yes there is a “high” from being there in His presence, but there is more to it. Please don’t do this just for the high. I have seen people go from service to service just for His presence. That’s almost like going to a party and asking for the food and then leaving right after eating.

Go to a service. Go to a time of prayer or worship. Get into His presence and soak for awhile. You may get a word for yourself or someone else. You may receive a dream or vision. Getting direction for ministry is possible. Just go expecting to receive from Him something more than a feeling.

Like being in that hot spring pool and having all those minerals penetrating your body is time spent soaking in God’s presence. You are receiving from Him more than is visible to the eye. Don’t be carried across the water. Walk into it and spend time there.

Be blessed, Ken