Asher's Blog

My church’s Bible reading for the month is the book of Genesis, and as I was reading Genesis 1 and imagining the wonder of creation, God’s powerful word speaking life into existence and bringing order out of nothing, I was reminded that the revelation of Genesis, including the stories and genealogies, was written by Moses.  Moses, the same man described as the meekest man on earth (Num 12:3).

Over time, the Holy Spirit has been teaching me that the hallmark of faith is meekness, and that meekness gets stronger by how long we are willing to stay in God’s presence. The more I reflect on it, the more I realise that staying with God is not optional for success, it is the foundation of it.

One of the smallest verses in Scripture is about the man Enoch. Very little is written about him, and I believe that was intentional, so that we would not be tempted to worship Enoch himself, but rather pursue what he pursued – walking with God. The Book of Jasher, which is referenced in Scripture (Joshua 10:13, 2 Sam 1:18), gives additional context to Enoch’s encounters with God. It speaks of a man whose walk with God was so deep that righteousness prevailed, leadership flowed without coercion, and peace covered the earth. He judged righteously, and the world willingly submitted to his leadership.

According to these accounts, Enoch knew he would be taken by the Lord because God found a man who was righteous. He was taken at about 300 years old, far earlier than the lifespan of men in his time. It was Enoch’s descendants who preserved and passed down revelations concerning the flood until Noah, and when Abraham was born, his early years were spent in the house of Lamech, Enoch’s grandson.

There is so much to unpack here, but one thing becomes clear: great things happen when we remain in God’s presence. You begin to see where Abraham’s conviction and spiritual foundation came from. Nothing about it was accidental.

The same pattern is evident in Moses. He not only unpacked the story of creation, but more importantly, he committed the first four books of Scripture to text in an orderly manner for posterity. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” I personally believe this carries a literal meaning that will find expression during the millennial reign of Christ. God resists the proud but gives increasing grace to the humble.

This was Moses’ life. He prioritised God’s presence and refused to act without God’s word. Personally, I have realised that I cannot function without a word from God that has been breathed upon for my specific situation. Remaining in His presence keeps the Word fresh and alive. It is that living Word that strengthens my confidence and gives me hope to continue the journey of entrepreneurship, even when the path looks difficult and others cannot see how it will work.

The way God speaks to us is not merely informational; it is experiential. His words minister to us. They energise us, brighten our countenance, and give us boldness that often looks unreasonable to others. It’s a living hope that operates within us, making us audacious even in unrealistic situations. His Word does not take from us; it multiplies us. It is a blessing, abundantly so, and it is enough.

David understood this deeply. Scripture records that he fellowshipped with God seven times a day. Honestly, I still struggle to grasp how he did it. I’ve tried to meet with God three times daily for ten minutes each, even setting alarms, and I haven’t been consistent. But today, I’m making a simpler commitment: for the next one week, I will fellowship with God three times a day for five minutes each, aside from my morning prayer time. It will be a time of singing and simply being in His presence.

David was a man after God’s heart, and no wonder he had spiritual secrets to pass on to Solomon. No wonder his reign carries eternal significance, and the sceptre through our Lord Jesus Christ remains in his lineage forever. To gain mastery and do exploits, we must prioritise God’s presence. His presence brings joy, wisdom, and uncommon boldness. It removes timidity and fear, and it keeps us aligned with God’s laws even when doing otherwise seems easier.

Jesus, our Master, exemplified this life of presence. Scripture tells us that it was His custom to rise early and pray. Before choosing His disciples, He prayed all night. Before the cross, He prayed through intense mental and spiritual conflict, yet fully submitted to the Father’s will.

My prayer today is simple.

Lord Jesus, pour out upon me the grace to choose humility and to demonstrate it by remaining in the place of prayer. Help me not to prioritise Babylonian systems: study, markets, or business principles, above the ways of the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. Help me to remain consistent in pursuing You and staying in Your presence. And for the next one week, help me to faithfully fellowship with You three times a day for five minutes at the designated times.

I love You.
Use me for Your glory.
I don’t want to live an ordinary human life. I want to do exactly what I was created for and release the wisdom and power of God through my life.

I love You, Jesus.