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THE DYNAMISM OF GOD'S UBIQUITOUS PRESENCE

The ubiquity of God’s presence is a dynamic and profound reality that is discovered in the pages of the Holy Bible. It is a reality that is often taken for granted by many but is the foundational truth for every believer nursing the hope of seeing God at the end of life here on Earth. The King James Version of the Holy Bible frequently makes reference to God’s Omnipresence, describing it as a characteristic of His nature, whose whole, cannot be apprehended by human senses. It is a reality that is true even from the beginning of time and will persist throughout eternity.

God’s ubiquitous Presence is first revealed in Genesis 1:1, which states that “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” This simple yet profound statement, presents God as the foundational cause of all things. It suggests that the universe that we inhabit is saturated with the presence of God. In Psalm 139:7-12, the Psalmist writes: “Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence?” David then continues to describe how even if he were to ascend into heaven or descend into the depths of the earth, God’s presence would still surround him.

The New Testament also emphasizes the Ubiquity of God’s presence. In Matthew 28:20, Jesus tells his disciples, “And, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” This statement underscores the fact that Christ’s followers would always be in the presence of God, no matter where they find themselves. The Apostle Paul also writes in Acts 17:28: “For in him we live, and move, and have our being.” Paul’s words here highlights the idea that all of creation are animated by God’s presence. From the smallest atom to the largest galaxy, everything operate within the ambit of God’s presence. 

One of the most beautiful expressions of the ubiquity of God’s presence can be found in Psalm 23:4, where David writes: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.” This verse channels our focus to the power of God’s presence to comfort and protect us, even in the face of death. It also suggests that there is no place in the universe where God’s presence cannot reach.

God’s ubiquitous presence is a dynamic reality because it interacts with other aspects of His nature, such as His love and justice serving mechanism. God’s presence is intimately connected to His goodness and mercy, and this is reflected in His interactions with humanity. We see that this played out in the story of Jesus and the woman at the well in John 4, where Jesus uses His divine knowledge of the woman’s life to show her the depth of God’s love for her. Similarly, in the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15, Jesus illustrates the joy that God experiences when sinners return to Him. Are you a sinner? Have you communicate your present position to God while requesting His forgiveness? Delay no longer. Hurry to the throne of Grace and surrender yourself unto the LORD. He is waiting patiently for you. 

On the other hand, God’s presence exerts a moral force on those who encounter it, either drawing them into His embrace or driving them away.

In conclusion, the ubiquitous presence of God is a dynamic and profound reality that has been revealed in the pages of the Holy Bible. It is a reality that points to the truth that all of creation is intimately connected to God. His presence is both comforting and challenging, and it is through encountering His presence that we are transformed into the image of Christ. As we walk through life, let us remember that in Him we live and move and have our being.

 

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