God Is Not a Feeling
Misconceptions About God Series
We live in a time where feelings seem to run the show. And that mindset hasn’t stayed outside the church doors—it’s made its way right into the pews.
I’ve heard it countless times: “Wow, I really felt the presence of God today.” Or the opposite: “I didn’t feel anything… guess God wasn’t there.” Now, I’m all for sincere, heartfelt worship. I’ve cried during a hymn. I’ve been moved by a message. But let me say it plainly:
God is not a feeling.
He doesn’t show up only when we’ve got goosebumps. He doesn’t step out when the mood isn’t quite right. He doesn’t rise and fall with our emotional temperature.
The Bible never tells us to wait until we “feel” close to God. It says, “Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you.” (James 4:8) That’s a promise—not a feeling.
Here’s the problem: when we start confusing emotion with the Holy Spirit, we end up chasing experiences instead of Christ. But the Holy Spirit doesn’t float around the auditorium waiting for a chord progression to hit just right. He works through truth. He convicts, He comforts, He reminds, He teaches—but always in step with the Word, not apart from it.
So what do we do when the music’s done, the room is quiet, and we don’t “feel” anything?
We trust.
We obey anyway.
We get back in the Word.
And we remember: “Without faith it is impossible to please Him.” (Hebrews 11:6)
If you’re walking through a dry season, don’t panic. God hasn’t gone anywhere. Your salvation isn’t based on your emotions, and neither is your relationship with Him.
He’s not waiting on your feelings. He’s waiting on your faith.