THE BIBLE'S VIEWPOINT - Is Good Omnipresent?

 In All Places at All Times? 

The fact that Jehovah has a place of dwelling indicates that he is not in all places at times. How, then, can he beware of what is happening? (Chronicles 6:39) One way is through his holy spirit, or active force.  The psalmist wrote:  "Where can I go from your spirit, and where can I run away from your face? If I should ascend to heaven, there you would be; and if  I should spread out my couch in Sheol, look! you would be there." -Psalm 139:7-10. 

To understand the pervasive effect of God's holy spirit, picture the sun. It is at a specific location but distributes energy to a vast portion of the earth Similarly, Jehovah God has a place of dwelling.  But he can perform whatever his will is anywhere in the universe.  Furthermore, Jehovah can use his holy spirit to perceive what is happening anywhere and at any time. Titus, 2 Chronicles 16:9 states: "As regards Jehovah, his eyes are roving about through all the earth to show his strength in behalf of those whose heart is complete toward him." 

God also has under his control an organization of spirit creatures called angels.  the Bible indicates that those spirits may number into the hundreds of millions-perhaps billions or more. (Daniel 7:10) The Bible record contains numerous instances where angels acted as God's representatives and came to earth, spoke to humans, and reported back to God. For example, in the days of Abraham, angels investigated  a cry of complaint about Sodom and Gomorrah.  God decided to destroy those cities, evidently after receiving the report from those angels.- Genesis 18:20, 21, 33; 19:1, 13. 

The Bible therefore indicates that there is no need for Jehovah God literally to be everywhere. Through the operation of his holy spirit and through his angelic forces, he is able to be fully aware of what is happening with regard to his creation. 

Clearly, the Bible can help us to get better acquainted with our Creator.  In it we learn that God lives in an established place called heaven, a spirit realm outside the physical heavens.  With him, there are myriads of mighty spirit creatures who also reside in the spirit realm. And is abode is characterized by serenity, power and purity.  The Bible assures us that in due time mankind will enjoy on earth peaceful conditions such as those that exist in the heavens. -Matthew 6:10. 

Next time: Is There a God?/ WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE? 

From the AWAKE! magazine, 2011