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This Place Devotional

Scripture:"Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, 'Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.'” — Genesis 28:16 Awakening to His Presence There are moments in life when God's presence is undeniable—when we stand in awe, overwhelmed by the reality that He is near. This Place by The Belonging Co captures that experience: the realization that God is not distant, not far off in the clouds, but here, with us. Like Jacob in Genesis 28, we can go through life unaware of just how near God truly is. Jacob was running, exhausted, and alone when he had a dream of heaven opening above him. He woke up stunned, saying, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.” How often do we miss God's presence simply because we aren't looking for it? Yet the chorus of this song declares with confidence:"Surely the Lord is in this place, how full of awe I stand amazed."God is here. Right now. Whether we feel Him or not, whether we see Him or not—He is with us. Held in His Hands Verse 1 reminds us of God's faithfulness: “When the road was costly, it was Him who kept me, He held my life together even when I was unaware.” This echoes the truth in Isaiah 41:10:"Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." How many times has God carried you through situations where you didn't even realize His hand was holding you together? Looking back, we often see His fingerprints on moments we once thought were empty or hopeless. A Holy Place of Worship The bridge of the song proclaims, “What an awesome place this is, the house of God, the gate of heaven, opened for us.” This echoes Jacob's experience in Bethel—where heaven touched earth and he encountered the presence of God. But now, because of Jesus, we don't have to find a physical location to be in God's presence. We are the house of God. His Spirit dwells in us (1 Corinthians 3:16). Wherever we worship, we step into a holy place. Every time we lift our voices in praise, we stand in the reality that heaven has opened for us through Christ. He's Not Far Off—He's Here One of the most powerful lines in the song repeats in the final channels:"Not far away, off in the clouds, He's in this place, He's all around.” Sometimes, we mistakenly think of God as being distant, watching us from a distance. But this song reminds us of the truth: He is Emmanuel, God with us. Psalm 139:7-10 assures us that no matter where we go, we cannot escape His presence. Right now, whether you're in a church, your home, or your car, He is with you. Right now, whether you feel close to Him or far away, He is surrounding you. You are in a holy place—because He is here. Reflection Questions: Have you ever had a moment where you suddenly realized God's presence was near? What are some ways you can become more aware of His presence daily? How can you turn the place you're in right now into a holy place of worship? Are there areas of your life where you need to trust that God is holding you, even if you don't feel it? Prayer: Father, I stand in awe of You. You are not far away—you are here, surrounding me, filling this place with Your presence. Help me to be aware of You, not just in the big moments, but in the ordinary ones. Let my heart become a holy place of worship, where I lift my praise and rest in Your nearness. Thank You for never leaving, for always holding me together, and for reminding me today: Surely You are in this place. Amen.

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