by Dr. Charles Stanley
Most of us don’t like being alone for extended periods of time. In
fact, we are not designed to live in isolation. Even at the very
beginning, God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone” (Gen.
2:18). But sometimes situations in life leave us separated from others.
Or perhaps we simply feel lonely, even though we live with our mate or
family. But whatever your situation may be, if you are a believer,
you’re never alone.
Knowing His followers could feel abandoned after His crucifixion and
ascension, Jesus promised to send them a Helper who would never leave
them--the Spirit of truth. The same One who came to them at Pentecost
still abides within every believer. He has been sent to walk alongside
us as our comforter, enabler, and guide.
The Holy Spirit, unlike human companions, is perfectly adequate to meet
our every need. Since He knows us intimately, He can comfort us in pain
and loss when no one else can. Anytime we find ourselves in a quandary,
He knows exactly what we ought to do. Since the future is laid bare
before His eyes, He’s aware of all the details that concern us. What’s
more, He promises to guide us each step of the way, calming our fears
and overcoming our inadequacies.
Because we were created for God, only through His Spirit are we made
complete. He is the ultimate solution to man’s aloneness: He’s always
available and will never forsake or forget you. When others let you
down, the Comforter is present to lift you up with the reminder that
you’re not alone.
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