“And the one who sent me is
with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to him.” John 8.29
Jesus was never alone, the
Father was with Him in every event and at every moment.
Jesus has promised that we will
never be alone. He has given us another Advocate, the Holy Spirit, to be with
us forever (John 14.16). The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, and the Spirit
of Jesus. Thus, through the Holy Spirit, Jesus is with us. He is with us
always, to the end of the age. (Matt. 28.20)
Scripturally, I can know that
God – as Father, Son and Spirit, is always with me. But do I always sense this,
and live in the fullness and security that it offers me? Perhaps there is an
action for me here! I can remind myself, and I can ask the Holy Spirit to
remind me of His constant, ongoing presence.
This is not a case of
loneliness. Rather, I see it as knowing where I belong and “keeping the right
company”. And what better company can there be for me than the Holy Godhead?
What a privilege is offered to me. And it’s there. It’s there for me at any
time, at all times. It awaits my acceptance. I cannot refuse.
Gracious Lord,
I am again reminded of Your constant presence with me. I thank You and
I accept the reality of a life lived with You and in You for each moment of
each day.
I ask You to reinforce the truth of this to me. I confess that I do not
always live in the realisation that You are ever there for me. I am sorry for
those times when I stray, and sometimes get horribly lost.
Forgive me. Draw me back into relationship. Grow in me, please, a
steadfast desire to live in You and for You. Lead me daily in paths that are
good and honouring to You. I seek Your perfection and I commit to the quest.
Hear my prayer and help me, Lord, in Jesus’ name I ask. Amen.
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