Good News: God will never forsake us!

 

The challenge is to RECOGNIZE God's presence

God promises: I will never fail you or abandon you

You Are Not Alone

Sometimes when life becomes scary the problems with which we are struggling seem to be even worse and our unease is intensified because we may feel like we are facing the difficulty alone. In fact, the loneliness may be more disheartening than the actual problems.

God has an important word of truth for us to remember during these times. It is found in the book of Hebrews chapter 13, vs. 5. “…God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’”

Many of us have experienced the reality of being in a crowded room and still feeling lonely. So this is a very important and a very encouraging truth to recognize: We are not alone.

God Is For Us, He Is Not Against Us

Some people have come to believe that God is against them.  It’s as if they view God as a foe who is trying to prevent them from having fun and living a good, enjoyable life.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  God is not against us, He is for us.  Consider what these passages of scripture reveal to us:

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”

Jeremiah 29:11

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 5:8

“…God has said, ‘Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.’”

Hebrews 13:5

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”   -- Jesus

John 10:10

“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” 

Romans 8:31

I understand that life can involve pain and difficulty.  We live in a fallen world.  Nevertheless, it is still true that life is a good and precious gift from a God who is not antagonistic toward us.  He loves and cares about us.  God is for you.

Podcast For Dec. 14th -- Words of Encouragement

This is a brief podcast (5 mins. & 45 secs.) with some encouraging words for you.  God will never leave you nor  forsake you!  Have a great day!

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