“God sometimes permits what He hates to accomplish what He loves” (Joni Eareckson Tada). From this example alone we can be assured that even when we do not feel God’s presence in the midst of our pain, we can still believe His promise that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). After Jesus was crucified, He was glorified (1 Peter 1:21 Mark 16:6, 19 Romans 4:24-25). Yet, upon continued observation of the events that unfolded after the crucifixion, the truth is revealed that nothing can separate us from the love of God, not even death (Romans 8:37-39). To the onlookers of that time, as well as to those who first read the story, it seems that God did forsake Jesus, so we obviously conclude that He will forsake us as well in our darkest moments. Even Jesus, during His crucifixion, asked, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46). It seems we desire to know the answer to this question most when faced with painful trials and attacks of doubt.
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If you are unsure of your relationship with God through Jesus Christ, please read our article on how to “ Get right with God.” Perhaps a better question than “Where is God?” is “Where are you, in relationship to God?” If you are not a believer in Jesus Christ, God is right in front of you, inviting you, drawing you, offering you the love, mercy, and grace that He longs to give you. God’s presence and watchful care never leave you. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, God is with you, beside you, above you, and inside you. ‘Do not I fill heaven and earth?’ declares the Lord.” Psalm 139 is an amazing study in God’s omnipresence. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give an account.” Jeremiah 23:24 exclaims, “‘Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?’ declares the Lord. Hebrews 4:13 says, “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. There are many examples throughout Scripture of God’s presence moving on the earth, interacting with His creation (Genesis 3:8 Deuteronomy 23:14 Exodus 3:2 1 Kings 19:11-18 Luke 1:35 Acts 16:7).
God filled the world with His creation, and His presence and glory continue to inhabit the whole earth (Numbers 14:21). From the beginning of Scripture, we see the presence of God hovering over the earth, even when it was still formless and empty (Genesis 1:2). Even though we know that God’s presence is in some sense uniquely in heaven, the teachings of Scripture also make it clear that God is omnipresent (present everywhere at the same time). The Bible teaches that God reigns over the nations from His holy throne in heaven (Psalm 47:8 Isaiah 6:1, 66:1 Hebrews 4:16).
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