Shofar Stellenbosch | Our FatherSample

Devotional: An Omnipresent Father

God’s omnipresence simply means that He is everywhere at the same time and not limited to time or space like we are. His omnipresence means we will never be alone. (Jeremiah 23:23-24, 2 Chronicles 2:6).

God knows us and because of His love, He will never leave. Unfortunately, we often create a world for ourselves to escape into. This world can be in our imagination, watching sport, exercising, watching every new movie or even reading Christian books. These things can all give us a false sense of peace.

Testimony:

My son when he was three years old just loved attention. Any parent will know that children of that age are very attached to their parents and go through stages where they do not want their dad (or mom) to be out of sight even for one minute. It is the job and responsibility of a parent to be there for them – even 24/7. I have realized that that is how God cares for us. He never sleeps and therefore even knows how many breaths you take while asleep!

Reflective questions:

Read Psalm 139. 

1. What statements in verse 1 – 6 indicate to you that God knows you intimately?
2. What extreme places does David mention going to in order to escape from God? (verse 7 – 12)
3. Do you think you are also “fearfully and wonderfully made”? Explain how you understand this term.
4. In what areas do you still escape?
5. Why do you think we as humans love to live independently from God?