Is God there? The Bible answers with a resounding yes—not as a claim, but as a promise. God is near, often closer than we feel. Here you will find 21 Bible verses about God’s nearness: promises for every day and invitations to draw close to him.
God is there
Promises of God’s presence.
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And behold, I am with you all the days until the end of the world.
Matthew 28:20bLonelinessStarting school
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Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10God’s handComforter
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But the LORD, who goes before you, will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.
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Where shall I go from your Spirit, and where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in hell, behold, you are there. If I take the wings of the morning and dwell at the utmost sea, even there your hand will lead me, and your right hand will hold me.
Psalm 139:7-10Loneliness
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The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him sincerely.
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The LORD is near to all who have a broken heart and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
Psalm 34:19LonelinessComforter
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God is our hope and strength, a help in the great troubles that have come upon us.
Psalm 46:2ProtectionComforter
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For though you pass through waters, I will be with you; though the rivers shall overflow you, they shall not drown you; though you pass through fire, you shall not burn, and the flame shall not consume you.
Isaiah 43:2ProtectionFarewell
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For I always keep the LORD before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
Psalm 16:8Security
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For the LORD, your God, is with you, a mighty Savior; he will rejoice over you, be gracious to you, and will abundantly pardon you with joyful shouts.
Zephaniah 3:17EncouragementJoy
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That they should seek the LORD, that they might feel him and find him; for he is not far from any of us.
Acts 17:27Seeking God
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Let no one be greedy; let each be content with what he has. For he said, “I will not leave you or forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5LonelinessMoney
Drawing Close to God
Invitations to draw close to God.
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Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you wavering ones.
James 4:8Loneliness
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But this is my joy, to hold fast to God and to set my hope on the LORD, that I may proclaim all your works.
Psalm 73:28
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If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me.
Jeremiah 29:13-14aSeeking God
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So let us go with a true heart and full faith, sprinkled in our hearts and washed in our bodies with pure water.
Hebrews 10:22Guilt
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Therefore let us draw near with joy to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
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My heart says to you, “Seek my face.” Therefore I seek your face, LORD.
Psalm 27:8Seeking God
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Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.
Revelation 3:20LonelinessConversion
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Jesus answered and said to him, “Whoever loves me will keep my word; and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.”
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Abide in me, and I in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you, unless you abide in me.
John 15:4First Communion
Bible texts: Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.
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God’s nearness in the Bible
From the first page to the last, the Bible tells of a God who seeks to be near people. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve hear the voice of God, “who was walking in the garden, when it was cool” (Genesis 3:8). In the wilderness, he dwells in a tent in the midst of the camp of Israel. In Jesus, he becomes human and dwells among us (John 1:14). And at the end of the Bible, it says, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them” (Revelation 21:3). Jesus’ final words in the Gospel of Matthew sum it up: “And behold, I am with you all the days until the end of the world” (Matthew 28:20).
When God seems far away
God’s nearness is a promise, not a feeling. There are times when you do not feel it—the Psalms are full of such times. Psalm 139 is a good companion then: “If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in hell, behold, you are there” (Psalm 139:8). And James encourages: “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you” (James 4:8). If you are going through a dry season, you will find verses in Bible verses for dry seasons, and for lonely days in Bible verses against loneliness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bible verse says that God is always there?
Matthew 28:20 (“I am with you all the days until the end of the world”), Hebrews 13:5, Isaiah 41:10, and Psalm 139:7-10.
How can I feel God’s nearness?
The Bible invites you to seek God in prayer, in silence, and by reading his word (James 4:8; Jeremiah 29:13). But God’s nearness is also true even when you do not feel it.
