Three Minute Theology is a series of blog posts, each designed to offer a quick but meaningful look at a subject related to God and faith—something you can read in just a few minutes but reflect on for much longer. Think of this as a starting point, not the full journey. But don’t stop here. Think of this as a starting point, not the finish line. My hope is that these snapshots will spark your curiosity and challenge you to dig deeper, open your Bible, ask questions, and explore how these truths shape your everyday life. After all, the best theology isn’t just learned—it’s lived.
Have you ever tried to be in two places at once? It doesn’t work but man, wouldn’t that be nice? Parents, I know you get it… Between family, ministry, meetings, and everything else, there have been many times I’ve wished I could be in multiple places at once. But no matter how hard I try, I’m limited. I can only be here, right now.
But God? He’s not limited like we are. The Bible teaches that God is omnipresent—which is just a fancy way of saying He is everywhere at once. Psalm 139:7-10 puts it like this:
“Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,
even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.”
That’s a mind-blowing concept, right? Here’s what it means:
God’s Presence Isn’t About Distance or Location
When we think about being somewhere, we think in terms of physical space. Right now, I’m in a hotel room in Cincinnati. You’re reading this in a place…ONE place. But God isn’t bound by space like we are. He’s not just a bigger version of us. He is Spirit (John 4:24), which means His presence isn’t limited by geography. He fully exists in every place at the same time—without being divided or stretched thin.
He’s not spread out over everything—He is simply everywhere. There’s nowhere He isn’t. He’s fully present in every place at the same time.
This is what makes God fundamentally different from His creation. He’s not in everything like some pantheistic religions teach, but He is present everywhere because all things exist within Him (Acts 17:28). That’s a big distinction. God is not confined to creation—creation is sustained by Him.
God’s Presence Is Relational
Now, you might wonder, “If God is everywhere, why don’t I feel Him?” That’s a great question. Theologically speaking, God’s omnipresence doesn’t always mean we experience Him in the same way. There’s a difference between God’s general presence (the fact that He is everywhere) and His relational presence (how He makes Himself known to us).
The truth is, sin can make us feel distant from God, even though He’s never left. That’s why Jesus came—to reconcile us to the Father. To close the gap our sin created. John 1:14 says, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” Through Jesus, God stepped into time and space so we could know Him personally and so He could bring us back to Himself. And through the Holy Spirit, God now dwells in believers in a unique and personal way (1 Corinthians 3:16).
So Why Does This Matter?
Because it means you’re never alone. It means that in your best moments and your worst, in your joy and in your pain, God is right there. Whether you’re sitting in a church pew, stuck in traffic, or lying awake at night, He’s with you. But more than that, He is available. You don’t have to chase Him down—just turn to Him, talk to Him, vent to Him, cry out to Him, whatever you need to do.
No matter where you are, God is already there. He’s with you, and He’s for you. And that’s really good news.
