We’re taught to covet from the day we’re born.
“For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.”
– Psalm 84:10 NKJV
His example speaks. “The Lord was with him, and that which he did, the Lord made it to prosper.” – Genesis 39:23 (KJV)
No spiritual energy? “You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” – Psalm 16:11 NKJV
He’ll never leave you. “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.” – Revelation 2:4
He is fully in favor! “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” – Luke 12:32 KJV
Are there times you don’t want Jesus around? “Then they began to plead with Him to depart from their region.” – Mark 5:17
That was the difference. “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” – Acts 1:8 NKJV