GOD IS NOT FAR!

Psalm 139:7-10 TLB

I can never be lost to your Spirit! I can never get away from my God! [8] If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the place of the dead, you are there. [9] If I ride the morning winds to the farthest oceans, [10] even there your hand will guide me, your strength will support me.

 

Sometimes it feels like God is really far away, especially when we’re desperately seeking change or a miracle. It can seem like He’s just not there—we can’t hear Him, see Him, or feel His presence at all. But serving God isn’t about how we feel; it’s about what we know. We may not always feel Him, but we can recognize His beauty and presence surrounding us. God’s presence is everywhere, even in our darkest or most distant places.

Jeremiah 23:23–24 “Am I only a God nearby,” declares the Lord, “and not a God far away?... Do I not fill heaven and earth?” God is both near and omnipresent, filling all creation.

Even those of us who’ve been Christians for a long time can struggle with this feeling of distance due to various reasons—sin, illness, or just life's challenges can cloud our perception. Our text reminds us that we can never escape from God, we are never far from Him and He from us. If we can't get away, then He must be nearby.

He promises us that He’ll never leave us or forsake us. Wherever you are, whatever you’re facing, God is right there with you. Take Elijah, for instance. In 1 Kings 19, he felt abandoned and despondent, wishing for death, questioning God’s absence during his trials. Many of us go through those moments where it feels like heaven is silent and we’re not getting any signs or answers. David also expressed these feelings in his Psalms, asking God to hear his cries. He reassured us that no matter where we go—up to heaven or down below—God is always there. God may feel far away sometimes, but He’s always with us. In 2 Timothy 2:13, we’re told that even when we’re faithless, God remains faithful. God’s nearness is not dependent on our feelings or faithfulness—He remains faithful.

He can’t disown Himself, which means He’s always going to be where we need Him. And let’s not forget Hebrews 13:5b, where He says He’ll never leave us alone—never. God is the one who sustains us. He can't help us from a distance. He’s always near, and if you’re seeking Him, you’ll find Him. Jeremiah 29:13-14 assures us that if we seek Him with all our hearts, we will find Him. Psalm 46:1 emphasizes that He is our refuge and strength, always present when we need help. Whatever we're facing, He feels it too. Jesus went through everything we’re experiencing now, so He truly understands our struggles. It’s important not to let anything pull you away from His presence. When David sang in Psalm 51:11, he didn't ask God for his throne; he pleaded for His presence. We should crave and desire God’s presence because He never leaves us. He’s constant and unchanging. What separates us from God's presence? Well, it can be sin, death, or disconnection from His word. But Romans 8:38-39 reminds us that nothing can separate us from God’s love. So even when things seem to create distance, He’s still right there with us. If you’re feeling distant from God, remember—He hasn’t moved. If anyone has, it’s us. Let’s make our prayer one of gratitude for this relationship we cannot take for granted. Not even sin, death, or hardship can separate us from His love.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

-        When have you felt that God was far away? What circumstances led to that feeling?

-        Have you ever experienced a moment where you realized God was near, even when you didn’t feel Him? What changed your perspective?

-        What does it mean to you that Jesus understands your struggles because He experienced them too?

-        How can you encourage others who feel distant from God to remember His nearness and faithfulness?

PRAYER: My Father and my God, thank you for this reminder. Help me to walk closely with you, always ready to repent when needed, in Jesus' name, amen.

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