What does the Bible say about the presence of God in worship?

In Scripture, particularly in Matthew 18:20, we read, 'For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.' This promise underlines the importance of communal worship and the expectation of God's presence during such gatherings. The worship meeting is seen not just as a routine but as a sacred assembly where believers can experience the Lord's nearness and receive His blessings. Just as Moses encountered God at the burning bush, we too are reminded that our places of worship can be consecrated, set apart for divine encounters.