“For the
Lord will not forsake His people, for His great name’s sake, because it has
pleased the Lord to make you His people” (1 Samuel 12:22, NJKV)
God is a present God. Contrary to that truth, believers can feel
burdened with the spirit of loneliness. There may be seasons in your life where
you may be friendless. Nevertheless, Jesus is your friend. In times of
heartache and disappointment, you will long for someone to talk to or even pray
with you in the midnight hour. It is in those times where you may find no one.
Familiar names in the bible, such as David, endured the same hardship. In Psalm 69:20 (The MSG) David states, “I’m broken by their taunts, flat on my face,
reduced to a nothing. I looked in vain for one friendly face. Not one. I
couldn’t find one shoulder to cry on”.
However, David carried on and cried
out to God for His help, His mercy, and His comfort…as you should. God is your
Comforter, your Strength, and your Redeemer if you allow Him to be.
Nothing hurts more than going
through a storm alone. Our Lord and Savior endured abandonment by his friends
when he needed them most. After walking a little farther away from them, Jesus fell to
the ground and prayed that, if possible, he would not have this time of
suffering. He prayed, "Abba, Father! You can do all things.
Take away this cup of suffering. But do what you want, not what I
want". Then Jesus went back to his followers and found them asleep. He
said to Peter, "Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn't you stay awake with me
for one hour?”(Mark 14:35-37, NCV).
The Good News is that we serve a Mighty
God who is always available. Behold He who keeps Israel shall neither
slumber nor sleep (Psalms 121:4, NJKV). The Lord is always near. Just
because you can’t see or feel Him doesn’t mean He isn’t with you. Trust,
believe, and have faith in Him who reigns for eternity.
God wants to build a solid
relationship with each of us. Sometimes God will purposely separate you from
others to have you to Himself. He wants to mature you in Christ Jesus and
purify your faith in Him. Be confident that you’re never alone. God has a
blessed purpose for everything He does. We know that all things work together for the good of those
who love God—those whom He has called according to his plan (Romans 8:28, GW). So be
encouraged and take full advantage of your time alone with your Trusted
Father. He’s waiting.