Our Anywhere, Anytime God

The following blog is a summary of a message preached by Pastor Eddie Lawrence.

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In life's journey, we all face troubles, trials, and hardships. Your prayer list may have unanswered requests, and you might be dealing with difficult relationships or circumstances. But there's profound comfort in knowing that we serve an "anywhere, anytime God" who is constantly watching over us.

How do I know God is always watching over me?

Proverbs 15:3 reminds us that "The eyes of the Lord are in every place keeping watch on the evil and the good." Nothing escapes His attention. Your needs have not gone unnoticed. He is watching over all.

The heavens themselves declare God's glory (Psalm 19). When American astronauts circled the moon for the first time on Christmas Eve 1968, they read Genesis 1:1: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." While some look at creation and see no evidence of God, others see Him everywhere. The difference lies in our spiritual perspective.

When you're born again, you're given the capacity to see God's kingdom and sense His activity. The evidence of His existence and divine design surrounds us everywhere we look.

Four Foundational Truths About Our Anywhere, Anytime God

1. God is Available and Accessible

Hebrews 4:15-16 tells us: "For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

This scripture reveals the beautiful truth of the "priesthood of all believers." As a believer, you have direct access to God. You don't need an intermediary to talk to God for you. You can approach Him directly, confess your sins to Him, and receive His forgiveness.

Anywhere, anytime, you can access God in prayer and make your needs known to Him. When you pray, you can expect to receive grace and mercy because God is faithful to His promises.

Unlike human relationships where appointments might be weeks away, God never gives you a busy signal. The line is never down. You can have a little talk with Jesus anytime.

2. God is Good and Gracious

This truth may seem simple, but we need constant reminding: God is good. The bad things that happen to you are not from Him. He is a loving heavenly Father.

Psalm 34:8 invites us to "taste and see that the Lord is good." Romans 8:28 assures us that He works all things together for good. This doesn't mean all things are good, but that our good God can work with any situation.

When Jesus came, He was "full of grace and truth." God's grace empowers us to do what we ought and to live victoriously for Him.

Psalm 145:8 describes the Lord as "gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy." This was true even under the Old Covenant. How much more under the New Covenant, which is based on better promises!

God's approachability is part of His goodness. You don't have to walk on eggshells around Him. He's full of compassion, grace, and mercy.

Mercy means receiving what you don't deserve because of God's goodness. Grace means being empowered to do God's will. With the Lord, something good is happening every way you turn.

3. God is Just and Justifier

Romans 3:26 reveals that God demonstrates "His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus."

God is just. He's righteous and holy. Our problem is that God is holy and we are not. Romans 3:23 states that "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God," and Romans 6:23 adds that "the wages of sin is death."

Because God is just, sin demands judgment. But here's the beauty of the gospel: God is also the justifier of those who have faith in Jesus.

Though we deserve eternal separation from God, He sent His Son to save us. Jesus lived a sinless life and willingly went to the cross. There, He became sin for us (2 Corinthians 5) and bore God's wrath in our place.

Why was this necessary? Because God is just. Sin required punishment. But through Christ's sacrifice, justice was served. When you place your faith in Jesus, God becomes your justifier. He imputes Christ's righteousness to you, so when God looks at you, He sees the perfection of His Son.

4. God is Present and Powerful

Psalm 46:1 declares, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." He's not just occasionally present—He's very present, always there when you need Him.

Even when you can't be physically present with loved ones in their time of need, God is already there with them. And when your final moment on earth comes, even if no one else can be with you, He will be.

Not only is God present, but He's also powerful. Unlike human companions who have limitations, there's no limit to what God can do. The same God who spoke the universe into existence is present with you now.

Life Application

Take time this week to intentionally live with a greater awareness of God's constant presence. When troubles come, make your first response to turn to Him in prayer, knowing He is your "anywhere, anytime God."

Ask yourself:

• In what areas of my life have I been trying to handle things on my own instead of accessing God's throne of grace?

• How might my perspective change if I truly believed God is good, even in difficult circumstances?

• Am I living in the freedom of being justified by faith, or am I still carrying guilt and condemnation?

• How can I practice being more aware of God's presence throughout my day?

Remember, you can talk to God anywhere, anytime. If you're battling condemnation, remember you've been declared righteous through Christ. If you're going through difficulties, don't run from God—run to Him. If you feel alone, remind yourself that He is with you and will never leave you nor forsake you.

God knows what you're going through, and He invites you to experience His presence, power, and peace right where you are.