They did not say, ‘Where is the LORD …
The priests did not say, ‘Where is the LORD?’
— Jeremiah 2:6, 8
How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever?
How long will you hide your face from me?
— Psalm 13:1
“Where is God?” Don’t be afraid to ask this question. In fact, we won’t get very far towards revival unless we take seriously this question. According to the Bible, the faithful should ask “Where is the Lord?” whenever God’s power and presence are lacking.
Before saying more, let’s clarify an important distinction between the omnipresence and manifest presence of God.