Never Alone

I was touched this morning by an e-devotional I received. It was a reminder that we are not alone in the journey of life. Certainly we are never alone as believers because the Holy Spirit is constantly with us and we are also never alone because of the kinship we share with other believers.

The e-devotional used the beginning of the Lord’s Prayer as its text: “Our Father who art in heaven…”, Matthew 6:9. This great prayer begins with the plural pronoun, “our”. Even though we may feel lonely, in reality, we are never alone because we are members of the family of God.

Even the best of us have sometimes felt lonely. Remember when Elijah was hiding from Queen Jezebel? Elijah feared for his life and was running away but the Lord stopped him asked him what he was doing.

“He replied, "I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too." I Kings 19:14

But then the Lord reminded Elijah that he was not alone.

“Yet I reserve seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and all whose mouths have not kissed him.", v. 18.

God ALWAYS provides for those who love Him and are obedient to His word. We are never alone. Just as the Holy Spirit ministers to us and comforts us we are to minister to and be a comfort to others.

Be on the lookout for that person the Holy Spirit is sending your way today. Perhaps all they need is a friendly smile and a word of encouragement. Do your part to spread the love of Jesus today.

God Bless!