Bible Verses About Dwelling In The Presence Of God

If you are searching for a deeper understanding of what it truly means to live in the presence of God each day, then this collection of Bible verses is for you. We have gathered key scriptures from both the Old and New Testament that provide insight into how to continually seek, find, and abide in the Lord’s presence. Study these passages to discover God’s promises of nearness and help as you dwell with Him.

Introductions

Living in the abiding presence of God is the highest calling and deepest joy of every believer. As we walk with Him daily through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we come to know the Lord’s nearness, power, and love in an intimate way. This transforms us to become more like Jesus as we are shaped by our time beholding the Father’s glory in worship, prayer, and scripture meditation.

In the Word, we see the great men and women of faith who experienced God’s manifest presence and received revelation, direction, supernatural peace, and strength to carry out His will. So too can we enter into that surrendered communion where we are hidden in the shelter of His wings. When we continually fix the eyes of our heart upon Christ, the distractions and sin entrapments of this world grow strangely dim. His grace empowers us to dwell in the joyful rest of His presence despite outward turmoil.

Dear friends, now let’s explore some Bible passages below that illuminate what it means to continually abide in living relationship with our loving Creator and Savior. As you reflect on these verses, ask the Holy Spirit to draw you deeper still into the sweetness of fellowship with the Father and the Son through prayerful obedience.

What Does it Mean to Dwell in God’s Presence?

Psalm 16:11
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore”

Psalm 27:4
“One thing have I desired of the Lord , that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord , to enquire in his temple”

Psalm 91:1
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty”

James 4:8
“Draw nigh to God, he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; purify your hearts, ye double minded”

Old Testament Verses About Being in God’s Presence

Exodus 33:14
“He said, My presence shall go with thee, I will give thee rest”

Deuteronomy 31:8
“The Lord , he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed”

Psalm 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod thy staff they comfort me”

Psalm 139:7
“Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?”

New Testament Verses About Abiding in Christ

Romans 8:9
“But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his”

John 15:4
“Abide in me, I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me”

1 John 2:28
“Now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, not be ashamed before him at his coming”

Colossians 3:16
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching admonishing one another in psalms hymns spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord”

How to Continually Seek God’s Presence

Matthew 7:7
“Ask, it shall be given you; seek, ye shall find; knock, it shall be opened unto you”

Acts 17:27
“That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, find him, though he be not far from every one of us”

Hebrews 11:6
“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him”

Benefits of Living in God’s Presence

Psalm 34:9
“O fear the Lord , ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him”

Isaiah 40:31
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, not be weary; they shall walk, not faint”

Philippians 4:7
“The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts minds through Christ Jesus”

Hebrews 13:5
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee”