Saturated in Love — A Church Where the Presence of Jesus Dwells

There’s something sacred about a place where God’s love dwells—not just in word or in service, but in the very atmosphere. At New Life, our church walls are saturated in love. It’s not because of the paint on the walls, the songs we sing, or even the sermons preached. It’s because the presence of Jesus fills this house, and where Jesus is, there is love, peace, and a holy welcome that words alone can’t explain.

Just this past week, two people walked into our sanctuary—no worship team, no music, not even the lights turned on yet. And both of them, at separate times, paused and said, “I feel peace in here,” and “There’s love in this place.” They hadn’t heard a sermon. No one had even greeted them yet. What they were sensing was the overflow of countless prayers, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the love of Jesus that lingers long after the service ends.

This reminded me of what David said in Psalm 84:1-2 (NIV):

“How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.”

There’s something different when God inhabits a place. When His people love one another deeply and genuinely, His presence settles in like a fragrance that never leaves. Our church isn’t just a building—it’s become a resting place for God’s presence because of the love that flows through His people.

1 John 4:12 (NLT) says:

“No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us.”

The love of Christ has been expressed in every handshake, every tear shed at the altar, every moment of forgiveness, and every song of worship lifted to heaven. That kind of love doesn’t fade when the service ends. It lingers.

So when someone walks into New Life—whether it’s Sunday morning or a quiet afternoon—they don’t just enter a room; they step into a place where love has been planted, watered, and allowed to grow. It’s in the very air. It’s in the stillness. It’s in the peace that surpasses understanding.

Romans 5:5 (ESV) says:

“God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.”

And when that love fills our hearts, it overflows into every corner of our lives—including the places we worship. So if you’ve ever walked through our doors and felt something you couldn’t quite explain—a calm, a peace, a warmth—that’s the love of Jesus, alive and real, saturating every inch of this place.

May it always be said of our church that before a word is spoken, before a song is sung, the love of Christ is already speaking loud and clear.

Come see for yourself. You don’t have to wait for a service to know He’s here.

Pull up a chair to the Table & let's have a conversation. Comment below your thoughts or answer the questions below.

1. Have you ever walked into a place and immediately sensed God’s peace? What did that feel like?
2. How do you think love leaves a lasting impact in a space—even when no one is around?
3. What role do you believe prayer plays in shaping the spiritual atmosphere of a church?
4. In what ways can we personally carry that same peace and love of Jesus into our homes, workplaces, and communities?
5. Have you had a similar experience at New Life or another church? We’d love to hear your story in the comments!