NOT ALL ALONE

Psalm 16:10

Because you will not abandon my soul to the nether world, nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.

It was my first time to go to the US for a training and business meeting. I was excited at first, having arrived in the most progressive first world country on earth. From the airport, it would take another three hours to my final destination city. As soon as arrived at the hotel, a feeling of loneliness crept inside me. Here I am, thousand of miles away from my family. It was daytime, while my wife and kids must be sleeping soundly at home. I have been away for only a day, and I already missed them. All alone.

Sometimes, if not most of the time, we feel the same way in our relationship with God. We feel alone, as if the Lord is sleeping or have taken a break in taking care of us. We feel that all our prayers are not being heard at all. We feel that, in those time of trouble, we are left alone. But, it is noteworthy that God's people, throughout history, have had a history of getting discouraged and feeling alone. The instances of this in the Bible are so numerous that you can probably chalk it up to our human nature. While the constant discouragement is a long-running thread, it is comforting to notice God's response in return: a reminder that he's in charge, in control, and we are not to fear because we are never alone. He is always by our side, carrying us through all our troubles and never allowing our soul to experience decay and loneliness.

While he is not present physically in the world right now, He is merely a prayer away from us. Further, He promised to send the Holy Spirit to dwell in our hearts and to keep us from ever being alone. When you feel alone, open your eyes - the truth that you're not alone is a reality. God is faithful and keeps His promises even when we don't, and we have His word that He is with us. That promise should be sufficient to carry us through all circumstances and problems that comes in our lives.

Almighty Father, You have engraved my name on the palms of Your hands; Your walls are ever before me. I faithfully believe that You will never leave me alone nor forsake me. You are my helper, my Lord and my God, so who would be against me. I shall never be afraid, an You alone would give me victory over temptations and sins. Amen +

My heart is glad and my soul rejoices, my body, too, abides in confidence.