John 16:22
So you also are now in anguish. But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.
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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. 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.
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. 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 come in our lives.
Let us pray +
Almighty Father, You have engraved my name on the palms of Your hands; You are my Lord and my God, so who would be against me. Amen +
God is king of all the earth.
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