Is God's presence merely a theological proposition? God is omnipresent; therefore, He is here with us. It is certainly true that if you go to the mountain peak, He is there. If you go to the floor of the ocean, He is there. If you go to the moon, He is there.
But, what about his manifest presence? Israel knew their God was with them when His glory fell upon the tabernacle and temple. We know that God resides within us on an individual level, but what about the corporate level? What is it like when God shows up?
I am convinced that people need God. They need God for salvation. They need God for provision. They need God for appropriate social interaction. They need God at home, work, school, the mall, etc. They need God. We all need God.
For the average Joe, do they see us as a place to find God or find church? Or, if the average Joe attends your church, will they have a chance to meet God?
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