
Word of God Ministries The Manifest Presence of God | Part 1B
Sep 25, 2025
Pastor James McManus explores the intentional pursuit of God's manifest presence, stressing the difference between mere presence and an active relationship. He uses family analogies to illustrate spiritual potential and discusses how sin interrupts God's glory. The podcast reveals how faith can lead to tangible evidence of God's presence and highlights the importance of worship through thanksgiving and praise. Drawing insights from biblical stories, he emphasizes Jesus' role in restoring divine glory to humanity.
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Pursue His Manifest Presence
- Be intentional about pursuing God's manifest presence daily instead of assuming it will always be felt.
- Pursue His glory to access the full potential of your relationship with the Lord.
Late-Night Runs Illustrate Relationship Potential
- Pastor McManus shares late-night store trips and family TV moments to illustrate pursuing relationship potential.
- He uses those stories to show how small choices create space for intimacy and connection.
Assumed Presence vs Manifest Glory
- Presence can be assumed without producing fruit; assumed presence is not the same as manifesting glory.
- The church often misses revival by not pursuing a manifest experience of God despite His residency.












