“He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.” .
(Isaiah 53:3 KJV)
Dearly beloved and friends,ever been very lonely in a crowd,despite being surrounded by so close friends and relatives?Yes !,Really? then welcome to one of the indispensable routes you need to go through in life;to get to your place of destiny and glory.Listen to God:
Examples:
- Adam & Eve: They offended God and were stripped of glory, yet God made clothes of animal skins for them (See Genesis 3:21).
- Joseph: Bereft of kindred love and care, was taken into slavery, God made him a Prime Minister in a strange land (See Genesis 41:41).
- David: Left in the field to run the sheep, opened to attacks of dangerous animals: at the appointed time he was anointed King of Israel over and above his brethren (See 1 Samuel 16:13).
- Jesus Christ: Our perfect example was despised of men and rejected; lo and behold He rose triumphant (See Matthew 28:6-7).
- YOU: God’s abiding presence is with you, even if all people forsake you (Psalm 27:10).
What to do:To feel safe even when lonely:
- Let the Lord be your Guide and Shepherd.
- Resist any attempt to go into self-pity.
- Sing praises to the Lord and call on Him.
- Never shift your focus from the Lord.
- Confess “I am not alone, greater is He that is in me than all these challenges”
- Openly declare God’s goodness,in your trials.
Prayer Points:In Jesus name:
- Thank You Lord for where I am today, Your presence shall surely see me through.
- Father, let these work out for my good.
- Father, let me rejoice in You no matter what.
YOU WILL NEVER WALK ALONE.
Pastor Tunji Adigun.
THE FAMILY MENU Tuesday 17 May 2022 .