It’s a wonderful day to be a child of God. Have you ever experienced a lonely season? As a result of a loved one or close friend’s death, you now battle depression. As a result of financial hardships, you now worry about bill payments, your children’s necessities, enough food to eat, or shelter from the cold. Have you ever cried yourself to sleep at night only to wake up and you were still crying? With so much pain on the inside, all day and all night you cry and moan. You lay on a pillow that is soaked from your tears. Family and friends wonder what is wrong, but none of them have the answer. In the midst of the storm and the rain, you found yourself seeking shelter. Have you ever felt like everything you touched went wrong? While everyone around you seemed to blossom, your harvest appeared delayed and denied. Have you been there? Are you there now?
This morning, I have been commissioned to come and minister to you. When everything in life appears chaotic and uncertain, the enemy will always do his best to make you feel worse. When friends betray you, it is then that he enters in to keep reminding you of it. When your employment is being threatened, it is then that he enters in to keep reminding you of it. When yesterday left you wounded, today keeps you crying, and tomorrow appears so far away, it is then that he enters in to keep reminding you of it. The enemy gets great joy out of seeing God’s children discouraged. What do you do when everything seems out of control? What do you do when everyone has walked away from you? Do you not know God has never vacated the premises? He has never abandoned you. My friend, God Is Present When No One Else Is There! The Bible declares in Psalms 46:1 – God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Just when you want to give up the presence of God is manifested. Just when you are about to lose your mind the power of God intervenes. Just when you want to walk away from your ministry the spirit of God strengthens you.
My brother, my sister, you are not alone. No matter what the enemy has spoken in your ear, the Lord has not nor will not leave you. The Bible declares in Hebrews 13:5 – …for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Beloved, God Is Present When No One Else Is There! Think about the loneliest time(s) in your life. Think of the time(s) you felt alone in this crowded world. Think of the time(s) you wondered how you would make ends meet. Look at yourself now. You made it out of the lions den because of the love of God. Yes there were tearful days. Yes there were restless nights. Yes there were friends and family members who misunderstood you and your faith. In spite of it all, God was always there. He was there to comfort you when tragedy struck. He was there to give peace when your mind experienced confusion. He was there to provide for you when unforeseen circumstances arose. He was there to reassure you when doubt entered in. At your lowest point, He was there. At the highest points in your life, He was there. God Is Present When No One Else Is There! Prayer for Today: Father, thank You for never leaving me. Thank You for always being faithful. Your love for me keeps me going each day and I am grateful to you. In Jesus’ name … Amen!
Scripture Reading for Today: Proverbs 18:24
May God Bless you at Your point of need!
Pastor Darrick D. McGhee, Sr.