In the Presence of God, one might feel a sense of holy awe, peace, and Love, along with a feeling of being transformed and sanctified. This Presence can also evoke feelings of comfort, bliss, and indescribable joy. Some describe it as a feeling of being “in His Presence,” where one is acutely aware of His omnipresence.
Here’s a more detailed look at some of these feelings:
- Holy awe and wonder: Recognizing God’s greatness and power can inspire a sense of reverence and awe.
- Peace and tranquility: The Presence of God can bring a deep sense of inner peace and calmness, even amidst life’s challenges.
- Love and connection: Experiencing God’s Presence can evoke feelings of Love, both for God and for others.
- Transformation and sanctification: Being in God’s Presence can lead to a transformation of the heart and a desire to live a life that pleases Him.
- Comfort and reassurance: Feeling God’s Presence can bring comfort and reassurance in times of difficulty, knowing that He is with us.
- Joy and bliss: Some describe the Presence of God as a feeling of overwhelming joy and bliss, a deep sense of satisfaction and contentment.
- Indescribable feeling: The experience of God’s Presence can be so profound that it’s difficult to put into words.
For followers of Jesus, He is with us always, through the indwelling Holy Spirit. Yet further still, there are times when we experience the presence of God in special ways. This is often called the manifest presence of God because He is with us in a clear and convincing way.
We know of the manifest presence of God through our experiences with Him. This may not look the same to all people in all places, but it will always be in agreement with Scripture. Some people may see visions or hear God’s voice. Others may not see or hear anything — but experience feelings of peace and joy that are beyond words.
You may experience the presence of God through a song or Scripture the Spirit brings to mind. It may be through a providential encounter with a friend or stranger. The presence of God may prompt you to pray or give you a love for the Bible. When we live lives marked by the presence of God, we become activated to impact others.
We can trust in God’s omnipresence even when we feel far from the Presence of God. We can remember that Jesus, our Immanuel, is with us to the end of the age. And we can seek the Presence of the Comforter, God’s Holy Spirit, to fill us daily as we grow in our Love and knowledge of Him.