31 Bible Verses About Experiencing God
Bible verses about Experiencing God
Scripture offers a profound pathway to experiencing God, not merely knowing about Him. By delving into these verses, we unlock the potential for a deeply personal and transformative relationship. Each passage is an invitation to encounter His presence, understand His character, and witness His power in our lives. Through prayerful reflection and open hearts, we can move beyond intellectual assent to a vibrant, living experience of the divine. Let these verses illuminate your path, guiding you toward a richer, more fulfilling connection with the God who desires to be known and experienced intimately.
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Psalms 97:4 (KJV)
His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
Encountering God: Bible Verses for a Deeper Connection
O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.
But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.
That they may believe that the Lord God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath appeared unto thee.
I beheld the mountains, and, lo, they trembled, and all the hills moved lightly.
Did ever people hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as thou hast heard, and live?
He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.
His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.
In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.
For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.
I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely proportion.
Now therefore stand and see this great thing, which the Lord will do before your eyes.
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit.
Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Bow thy heavens, O Lord, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.
And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the Lord; and they shall be afraid of thee.
Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard.
Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived?
And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness.
The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
Draw me, we will run after thee: the king hath brought me into his chambers: we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will remember thy love more than wine: the upright love thee.
To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.
I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.
But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.
The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.
O Lord God, thou hast begun to shew thy servant thy greatness, and thy mighty hand: for what God is there in heaven or in earth, that can do according to thy works, and according to thy might?
The collection of Bible verses explored here illuminates the multifaceted nature of experiencing God. From recognizing His presence in creation and prayer to understanding His guidance through the Holy Spirit and Scripture, these passages underscore a God who desires intimate connection with humanity. They reveal that experiencing God is not a passive event but an active pursuit involving faith, obedience, and a willingness to surrender to His will. Reflecting upon these verses encourages us to cultivate a deeper awareness of God's activity in our daily lives, fostering a relationship marked by trust, love, and transformative power. May these verses serve as a springboard for seeking a more profound and personal experience of God, leading to a life lived in His purpose and overflowing with His peace.