“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” John 14:18.

Alone is defined as being without the presence of another, absence of physical, spiritual, or mental contact of another person. Millions of people throughout the world live without the presence of another person living in their homes or dwelling places.

Unfortunately, there are those who have succumbed to mental depression, anxiety, substance abuse and even suicide. But I am here to tell someone out there, that the Lord has promised that we are never alone. His divine presence is with His beloved children even in the darkest of hours.

At the age of thirty-five and facing a sudden debilitating illness and unknown future, I had to rely on God’s promises. My mother was with me but could not go into the dialysis unit with me that day. As I was taken to the procedure…this is the promise that held me in peace: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4. God’s word held true not just then, but it is still holding true today. He is my keeper, comforter, and deliverer in and through every circumstance that I encounter. I am still holding to His unchanging hands for the future, and I am assured that I will abide under the shadow of the Almighty forever.

The faithful promises of the Lord are true for every born-again believer. He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. My friends, we need not walk this journey alone or in fear; “for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Hebrews 13:5b. He abides within us through the power of the Holy Ghost. John 14:26-27 states “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

The way to a sound peace of mind and heart can be found at the foot of the cross; we can hasten to God’s throne of grace praying fervently for His divine intercession, guidance and protection. Let us trust in His faithful promises now and forever “And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.” Isaiah 46:4.

So, I admonish you to watch as well as pray… remain steadfast, it is the enemy’s ploy to make us fret, feel isolated and alone; but remember that he is the great deceiver, and it is only a lie…we are not walking this journey of life alone; we are safe in our Masters’ everlasting arms.

The old spiritual song states: “He promised never to leave me, never to leave me alone. He promised never to leave me, never to leave me alone. ” My friends rest in the comfort of these words of our Savior “I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” John 14:18.

God’s blessings of peace, comfort, and amazing love be with us all.