Do you wonder where God is sometimes?
We see people praying with their heads up, eyes up, arms raised upward, or often with heads bowed in reverence. I know there are times when I forget that God is Omnipresent…that is one of his attributes. Sure, as a child I was taught that God is everywhere, but because that is so far beyond my comprehension I often live life by myself. Actually, in doing that I am not acknowledging His love for me, and that He wants to be involved in every part of my life.
I recall a time when my brother, Ron, was 2 years old, and we were sitting as a family together in our large home church in Portland, Oregon before the Sunday morning service began. Ronnie stood up on the chair, looked around and spoke out in a loud child’s voice, “IS GOD HERE YET? Causing laughter, and being shushed by us, he went on to say, “WELL, I HAVE A LOUD VOICE!!!” I guess he thought the Pastor was God!
In my study this week, in preparation for the writing of this blog, I read many scriptures and commentaries on the subject of the Omnipresence of Almighty God. I came across a phrase that affected me profoundly…GOD IS ALWAYS HERE, BUT ALSO ALREADY THERE. Wow…that hit me with tears and praise. I couldn’t stop weeping at the revelation of that truth for not only now, but for my future!!!
In Joshua 1:5 we read that God told him he was the new leader of the children of Israel after Moses died; “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you, I will never leave you or forsake you.” And in verse 9 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” This promise was just before he led them across the Jordan River into the Promised Land.
Psalm 23 reminds us that He will be with us through the valley of the shadow of death.
Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble.”
Psalm 139:7-10 “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens you are there; If I rise on the wings of the dawn, If I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.”
In your scripture reading this week I suggest you read Job 38. This will remind you that God is everywhere taking care of everything…..yesterday, today, and forever the same. He is in control…and the sooner you give in to that fact the happier you will be. Knowing that He is HERE, and in control and, you are not, is freeing!!!
You don’t need to be in a church building to experience God’s presence. Enjoy the fact that God is with you wherever you go. Talk to Him anytime…He loves YOU!
