In The Margins

It’s Justan. If you know me at all, what I’m about to say won’t surprise you: I’m an extreme extrovert. I love being around people. Being in a room full of conversation, laughter, and energy fills me up.

But there’s another side to that. I don’t just love being where people are—I also want to be where I’m not. I want to be in every conversation, every hangout, every moment. Basically, I deal with a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out).

The reality, though, is that I can only be in one place at one time. I’m limited. I can’t be everywhere at once—no matter how much I’d love to be.

But God isn’t like that. In His power and perfection, He isn’t limited by space or time. He’s everywhere, fully present, at every moment. This amazing truth is called God’s omnipresence.

Wayne Grudem defines omnipresence this way:

“God does not have size or spatial dimensions and is present at every point of space with His whole being, yet God acts differently in different places.”

Let’s look at two passages that show us what that means.

Jeremiah 23:23–24 says:

“Am I a God at hand, declares the Lord, and not a God far away?
Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? declares the Lord.
Do I not fill heaven and earth? declares the Lord.”

In this passage, God Himself declares that He fills all of heaven and earth. There’s no secret place you can hide from Him. His presence isn’t distant—it’s personal, powerful, and complete.

Now look at Psalm 139:7–10:

“Where shall I go from your Spirit?
Or where shall I flee from your presence?
If I ascend to heaven, you are there!
If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!
If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
Even there your hand shall lead me,
And your right hand shall hold me.”

Here, David gives us the intimate side of God’s omnipresence. God isn’t just everywhere—He’s with you. Wherever you go, whatever season you’re in, His presence is constant.

Now, it’s hard for us to fully understand that. We think of presence in human terms—like being in a room or standing in a specific place. But God isn’t bound by space or size. He exists beyond dimensions, fully present everywhere yet distinct from everything He’s made.

And that’s something we can rest in.

God is everywhere.
That means you are never alone.
When you’re at school, doing homework, hanging out with friends, or even feeling unseen—He’s right there. You can’t hide from Him, but that’s not something to fear. It’s something to take comfort in.

Because wherever you are, God is already there—inviting you to rest in His presence and reminding you that you are fully known and fully loved.

Reflective Questions:

When do you feel most aware of God’s presence? How can you slow down and notice Him more in your daily routine—at school, practice, or home?

How does knowing that God is everywhere bring comfort to you when you feel lonely or unseen?

Are there moments or places in your life where you try to “hide” from God? What would it look like to invite Him into those spaces?

Further reflection: Amos 9:1-4