I have just returned from
There was a rich and non- subjective presence of the Lord when getting together with those who have chosen the Lord and have been tested.
It is easy to say that those Christians are more available and fervent because life is hard and there are fewer distractions. Of course, that is not the case. The price of His Presence is the same for all. It is the death of the flesh. Agreeing with God. The taking up of The Cross and following Him.
He loves each one enough to give custom-made situations that compel choice.
On earth, there is nothing to be compared with red hot fellowship with those who are in love with Him and who have determined He can do anything He wants to. He is there. Although He certainly can be experienced in the quiet time, something is not quite right when the believer is always looking to experience God in those private moments. He should be wanting to speak to the Lord, to hear from Him and to agree with Him. To know Him. To have Light for obedience.
I have watched fireworks in many meetings. Often without His Presence. Yet, in being with those who cling to Him, I have always known He was there.
It is His design.