The God of the Bible: A New Perspective on His Presence Today

This past weekend was such a memorable one! My sister, a couple of friends, and I made our way to Dallas for a fun day filled with activities. We visited the farmer’s market, did some Christmas shopping at the North Point Mall, and capped off the day by watching the Dallas Stars play hockey. The day was already packed with highlights, but one moment stood out above the rest.

While wandering around the mall, we stumbled upon the Dallas Jenkins—yes, the creator and director of The Chosen! We couldn’t believe it. It was such an unexpected surprise, and we were lucky enough to meet him and take a picture together. To say I was star-struck would be an understatement. I barely said two words to him (pretty sure I blacked out for a moment there), but my sister carried the conversation like a champ. Despite my inability to form coherent sentences, Dallas Jenkins was incredibly kind and gracious. It was such a cool experience.

Later that night, while we were driving back home, I looked him up and found an interview he had done not long ago. That interview added another layer of connection to the experience, not just because I had met him, but because of the proximity to something he had recently done.

That feeling of connection sparked a thought about God. Meeting Dallas Jenkins and realizing how recently he had done something significant reminded me of the way we engage with God. Every day, we pray, read the Bible, and talk to the same God who created everything in Genesis, who parted the Red Sea in Exodus, who saved Daniel from the lions, and who stood with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fire.

It was like this lightbulb went off in my heart. I realized that the same God who performed all those awe-inspiring miracles and acts of love is the same God we have access to now. The same God who empowered His people thousands of years ago is the same God we worship today. This realization gave me a deeper sense of connection and awe.

When we think about God’s acts in history, it can sometimes feel like those stories are distant, as if they’re in a separate realm from the reality we live in. But they’re not. Those acts are as real as the experiences we have now. And the God who moved then is still moving now. I just found that so amazing and humbling.

This experience reminded me that our relationship with God is deeply personal. He is not some faraway being who acted long ago and is now silent. He is present, close, and the same God who has been faithful from the beginning of time.

So, I left Dallas with not just fun memories of a day out with loved ones but also a renewed appreciation for the privilege of knowing and walking with God. The same God who worked miracles, parted seas, and walked in fire is with us in our daily lives—and that is incredible.