And he said, “My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest”. (Exodus 33:14)
The assurance of God’s presence is first established in the Old Testament, where God promises His people that He will be with them. This also, is found throughout the Scriptures, offering believers comfort, strength, and confidence in their relationship with the Almighty. This assurance is rooted in the character of God, His promises, and the work of Jesus Christ, providing a foundation for faith and trust in every circumstance. Let’s look at some verses of the scripture to drive home the truth of this topic.
Jeremiah 29:13 kjv, “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart”.
Jeremiah 33:3 kjv, “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not”.
Zephaniah 3:17 kjv, “The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing”.
Matthew 28:20 kjv, “Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world”.
John 15:5 kjv, “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing”.
James 4:8 kjv, “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded”.
Revelation 3:20 kjv, “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me”.
The concept of assurance in God’s presence in the Christian faith therefore, is deeply rooted in the understanding and acceptance of the Gospel. We are called to live in the assurance of God’s promises, which provides hope and stability amidst life’s uncertainties. This assurance also motivates believers to approach God with boldness and confidence, knowing that He is attentive to their needs and desires to act on their behalf. As the writer of Hebrews exhorts, “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need”(Hebrews 4:16). RSV
Prayer
Father, I thank you for the assurance in your presence through Jesus Christ. Lord, I invite Your presence into my life. Guide my steps and illuminate my path with Your wisdom. Help me to discern Your will and follow it faithfully in Jesus’ Name. Amen