PANAI (THE WAY & POWER OF HIS PRESENCE) || RCCG JESUS HOUSE ABUJA || PRESENCE NIGHT || ISAAC OYEDEPO

PANAI – THE WAY AND POWER OF HIS PRESENCE
Introduction
Define PANAI: "My Presence" (literally, "My Face").
Key Scripture: Exodus 33:13-18 (NKJV).
Context: Without His Presence, the journey is at risk. The solution to a generation steeped in idolatry is His Presence.
Key Point: Those who value His Presence don’t lose His Presence.
Example: Joshua (Exodus 33:11) knew the way to His Presence.

Part 1: The Way of His Presence
1. Obedience
Key Verse: Exodus 33:1 – The way to His Presence begins with obedience.
Teaching Point: Alignment with God’s instructions brings His Presence.
2. Separation
Key Verses: Proverbs 18:1 (KJV), Exodus 33:7-9.
"Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom."
Moses pitched the "Tabernacle of Meeting" outside the camp.
Application: Intimacy requires separation from distractions.
Supporting Scripture: Psalm 4:3 – "The Lord has set apart the godly for Himself."
3. Desperation
Key Verses: Psalm 42:1-2, Exodus 33:15, Jeremiah 29:13.
"As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God."
Moses: "If Your Presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here."
Teaching Point: A desperate heart cries out for God above all else.
4. Worship
Key Verse: John 4:22-24 – "The Father is seeking such to worship Him in spirit and truth."
Teaching Point: Worship aligns our hearts with God and creates an atmosphere for divine communion.
5. Meditation
Key Verses: Joshua 1:8, Psalm 119:97.
"This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night."
"Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day."
Application: Meditation bridges the Word and the Presence.

Part 2: The Power of His Presence
1. His Fragrance
Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 2:15 – Believers carry the "fragrance of Christ."
Teaching Point: God’s Presence leaves a spiritual fragrance that influences and shifts environments.
2. His Face
Key Verses: Exodus 33:11, 20; 2 Corinthians 3:18.
"The Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend."
"We all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed."
Application: In Christ, we behold His glory and are transformed.
Supporting Scriptures: Hebrews 12:1-3 ("Looking unto Jesus"), John 1:14 ("We beheld His glory").
3. His Power
Key Verses: Exodus 33:2-3.
Teaching Point: God’s Presence brings angelic intervention, guidance, deliverance, and provision.
4. His Glory
Key Verse: Exodus 33:18 – Moses’ plea: "Please, show me Your glory."
Teaching Point: The glory of God transforms lives and equips for bold purposes.
5. His Goodness
Key Verse: Exodus 33:19 – "I will make all My goodness pass before you."
Application: God’s goodness reveals His mercy and compassion, bringing restoration and healing.