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It is not unusual to hear someone say something like, “Where is God when I need Him?” or “Where is God when I want Him?” The Bible, God’s Word, has much to say about this but for now, please consider what is said in this verse: “The LORD is nigh [near at hand] unto all them that call [make a request as in prayer] upon him [as opposed to a counterfeit religion, god], to all that call upon him in truth [trustworthy which is the opposite of false].” {Psalm 145:18} Even though God is in Heaven [Deuteronomy 26:15], He is omnipresent [everywhere at once] [Proverbs 15:3]. When a person who is drowning screams [calls] for help, he is doing so in truth – there is nothing fake about it. As someone has said, He’s as close as our heart cry but as far away as our unbelief and our refusal to trust Him.”
How far away is God? With modern communications, a friend or relative is only as far away as a phone call. However, that phone call may be interrupted by a power outage, or dead cellphone battery. If there is no cellphone service, a call cannot be made. However, with God,. . .
This is a 6-page tract.
