Hiding In His Presence

January 2 ~ the beginning of a new year is now behind us. My sleep was elusive last night again, however I was able to remain in bed. I hope that work will now help, allowing me to give attention to the church things that are demanding my focus. Today I read how Adam and Eve hid themselves from the presence of the Lord (Gen 3:8), and Cain went out from the presence of the Lord (Gen 4:16). The Psalmist wrote "where can I go from Your presence?" I want to make sure that when I sin, I do not hide from the presence of the Lord, or somehow walk away from His presence. I need to be hidden in Him, and walk to Him, because of the amazing blood of Jesus that cleanses me and enables me to have continued relationship with God. There is now a way for sinful people to live in the presence of Holy God ~ justified, sanctified, declared righteous ~ all because of Jesus. Praise the Lord.