Daily devotion – In every ICU and every waiting room
The Omnipresence of God: Always with Us
Psalm 139:7-11 beautifully expresses the truth of God’s omnipresence: “Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there…”
One of the magnificent attributes of God is His Omnipresence—the reality that He is everywhere, at all times, with His full presence. This means that no matter where we are or what circumstances we face, God is there. King David contemplates this in Psalm 139, concluding that there is no place in the universe where God’s presence does not exist. Whether it is the heights of heaven, the depths of the grave, the speed of light, or the cover of darkness—nothing can hide us from His presence.
This truth reminds us of God’s nearness in every aspect of life:
In the stable in Bethlehem, over 2000 years ago, God’s presence was made manifest in human form through Jesus. Yet at the same time, His presence was seen in the fields with the shepherds, and with the wise men as they traveled from the East.
When Paul and Silas were thrown into prison, beaten and bound, God’s presence was there as they sang praises to Him at midnight, turning a dark and hopeless situation into a place of divine encounter.
On the Sea of Galilee, as the disciples feared for their lives in a fierce storm, Jesus came to them, walking on the water, showing that God’s presence is not limited by nature’s laws.
On Calvary’s Cross, as Jesus was crucified, God’s presence was there, accomplishing the greatest act of salvation for mankind. His presence was also in the temple when the veil was torn, granting us access to His throne through the sacrifice of Jesus.
The omnipresence of God means He is with us even in the most intense and personal moments of life:
In every hospital room, in every waiting room, or in times of crisis, when doctors and nurses work tirelessly, God is present, watching over us.
When we face the final moments of life on earth, we are not alone. Jesus has promised that He will be with us. In John 14, He reassures us: “I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.”
From the moment our heart began beating in the womb until our last breath, God is with us. He never leaves us nor forsakes us (Hebrews 13:5). And when our time comes to leave this world, we will be welcomed into His eternal presence, where we shall finally behold Him face to face.
1 John 3:2 reminds us of this incredible hope: “Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.”
What a comforting reality to know that our Heavenly Father—the One who is everywhere—will be the first face we see when we step into eternity. His presence surrounds us now, and it will be with us forever.