Fear and loneliness

 

Have you ever been afraid? I am reasonably sure that at some point in our lives we have all experienced the emotion of fear. It can range from a slight anxiousness that we feel or it can be extreme as an overwhelming emotion that effects our everyday life in a negative way.

What about being alone? At times solitude can be helpful but feeling all alone can be very discouraging. When we put fear and loneliness together it can have physical, mental and emotional consequences.

 Jesus made the statement in Luke 12:7. “But the very hairs of your head are numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Jesus didn’t go to the

cross to redeem the sparrows, He died to redeem us. He takes care of the sparrows, how much more will He take care of us, the redeemed? As we continue to grow in our understanding of His great love, fear will begin to diminish as we continue to believe in Him.  We also have the wonderful truth that we are never alone even if physically no one is present. The gift of the Holy Spirit is always with us. We have the promise from Hebrews 13 that declares, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.

 So if fear or loneliness or both of them together are affecting you, memorize and meditate on Isaiah 41:10 which covers both emotions. “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”  Our great God has a firm grip on us and every situation in our lives. Praise Him as you continue to trust Him.

 

Pastor Marty