Exodus 33:14 – The Assurance of God’s Presence
“The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
1 Chronicles 16:27 – God’s Presence in Heaven and Earth
“Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.”
Psalm 16:11 – The Fullness of Joy in God’s Presence
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
Psalm 139:7-10 – God’s Omnipresence
“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 make my bed in the depths, 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.”
Isaiah 41:10 – God’s Presence Brings Strength and Help
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Jeremiah 23:23-24 – The God Who Is Near
“Am I only a God nearby,” declares the LORD, “and not a God far away? Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them?” declares the LORD. “Do not I fill heaven and earth?” declares the LORD.”
Matthew 18:20 – Jesus’ Promise of His Presence
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
John 14:16-17 – The Promise of the Holy Spirit’s Presence
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.”
Acts 2:28 – The Joy of God’s Presence
“You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.”
Romans 8:38-39 – Nothing Can Separate Us from God’s Presence
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
1 Corinthians 3:16 – God’s Presence in Believers
“Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?”
2 Corinthians 6:16 – God’s Presence in His People
“What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.”
Ephesians 2:13-14 – God’s Presence Brings Reconciliation
“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.”
Hebrews 13:5 – God’s Promise of Never Leaving Us
“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’”
James 4:8 – Drawing Near to God
“Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
Revelation 21:3 – The Future Presence of God
“And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.”
Psalm 91:1-2 – Taking Refuge in God’s Presence
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’”
Isaiah 43:2 – God’s Presence in Troubles
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
Psalm 23:4 – God’s Presence in Dark Times
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Matthew 1:23 – Immanuel, God with Us
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).
Mark 6:31 – Jesus Calling Us to Rest in His Presence
“Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’”
John 15:5 – Abiding in God’s Presence
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
Acts 17:28 – In God, We Live and Move and Have Our Being
“For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’”
2 Corinthians 4:7 – The Treasure of God’s Presence
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”
Colossians 1:27 – The Mystery of Christ in Us
“To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.”
1 John 4:4 – The Greater One Living in Us
“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
Psalm 89:15 – Blessed are Those Who Know the Joyful Sound
“Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD.”
Psalm 145:18 – God’s Nearness to All Who Call on Him
“The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”
Isaiah 55:6 – Seek God’s Presence While He May Be Found
“Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.”
Zechariah 2:10 – Sing and Rejoice, for God Dwells Among Us
““Shout and be glad, Daughter Zion. For I am coming, and I will live among you,” declares the LORD.”
Matthew 28:20 – Jesus is with Us Always
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
John 1:14 – The Word Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
Ephesians 3:17 – Christ Dwelling in Our Hearts
“so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love.”
Hebrews 4:16 – Drawing Near to God’s Throne of Grace
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
Psalm 139:5 – The Encircling Presence of God
“You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.”
Isaiah 57:15 – God Dwells with the Contrite and Humble
“For this is what the high and exalted One says – he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.”
John 14:23 – Jesus Manifesting Himself to Those Who Love Him
“Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.”
Romans 5:5 – God’s Love Poured into Our Hearts
“And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”
2 Corinthians 5:5 – God Giving Us His Spirit as a Deposit
“Now the one who has fashioned us for this very purpose is God, who has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.”
Colossians 3:3 – Our Life Hidden with Christ in God
“For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.”
James 1:17 – Every Good and Perfect Gift Comes from God
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
Revelation 3:20 – Jesus Standing at the Door
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”
What Does the Bible Say About God’s Presence?
When we look into the Bible to understand God’s presence, we discover that it is a central theme woven throughout the scriptures. From the very beginning, we see that God was present with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, walking and talking with them. This intimate relationship was disrupted by sin, but God’s desire to be with His people remained unchanged.
In the Old Testament, God’s presence is often associated with specific locations and objects, such as the burning bush that Moses encountered (Exodus 3) and the Ark of the Covenant, which symbolized God’s dwelling among the Israelites (Exodus 25). The tabernacle and later the Temple in Jerusalem served as tangible signs of His presence among His people. God reassured leaders like Joshua that He would be with them, saying, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Joshua 1).
The New Testament brings the ultimate expression of God’s presence through Jesus Christ. In the Gospel of John, we are told that “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John 1:14). Jesus is referred to as “Immanuel,” meaning “God with us” (Matthew 1:23). Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus bridged the gap created by sin, making it possible for us to experience a restored relationship with God.
Furthermore, Jesus promised the ongoing presence of the Holy Spirit to His followers. Before His ascension, He assured the disciples, “I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2) marked a profound shift, as God’s presence would now dwell within believers, guiding, comforting, and empowering us for His mission.
The Epistles reiterate this promise, emphasizing that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19) and that God’s Spirit lives within us (Romans 8:9-11). This indwelling presence assures us that we are never alone. In our daily lives, we can draw near to God through prayer, worship, and the reading of His word, experiencing His presence in a very real and personal way.
In conclusion, the Bible teaches us that God’s presence is constant, unwavering, and accessible. It moves from a specific physical manifestation to a more intimate and pervasive reality through Jesus and the Holy Spirit. This presence is a source of comfort and strength, reminding us that God is always with us, guiding and supporting us in our journey of faith.