You Are Not Alone
“I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:20
I remember my first day in the eighth grade. Let’s just say that it was…awkward. I had just moved to a new town and started a new school. I remember my first day vividly; I was eager to get off to a good start. So, I arrived early. Little did I know all the other students had the same idea. And so, there I stood in the midst of a sea of teenagers for what seemed like a millennium… all alone.
Since that time, I have had similar experiences, although admittedly less traumatic. Perhaps you too have started a new job, moved to a new town or lost a loved one.
Depending upon the circumstance, we all feel alone from time to time. That is normal, but for Christians, there is a realization that, actually, we are never alone. God, by His Spirit, is continually present with us. He is there to comfort us, to guide us and to refine us.
It wasn’t until I was in my early 20s that I came to this realization and when I did, I gave my life to Christ — yes, it was one of those dramatic, born-again experiences. As a result, my perceptions about pretty much everything began slowly shifting. I began to see that Christians were not alone, despite how they felt — God was always with them. In Matthew 28, Jesus tells His disciples right before His departure, “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20) This is a promise intended for all of Jesus’ followers.
So, as you begin your day today, I implore you to remember that you are not alone. Remember that there is one who is with you: God Himself. He is there to watch over you, to comfort you, to encourage you and to remind you when you might venture off course. So, however you feel this day, wherever you go or with whomever you meet, remember that you are not alone. The creator God, the God of the universe, the God who redeems… this God, He is with you!
