Notes of Faith June 18, 2024

He’s Always There

Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.

Deuteronomy 31:6

Toddlers love to launch out on walks by themselves. They walk ahead of their parent without looking back—except when they do look back. Without fail a toddler will glance backward or even stop and turn around as if to say, “Are you still with me?” Once assured of the parent’s presence, he forges ahead.

Ps 23:4

4 Even though I walk

through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

We are like toddlers in that we need to be assured of God’s presence, especially during difficult times. We can’t turn around and see Him, but we can read the promises of His presence in Scripture. When the Israelites were about to invade the Promised Land, Moses assured them that God would be with them (Deuteronomy 31:6). The psalmist David wrote that God was with him even in “the valley of the shadow of death” where “goodness and mercy” were always following him (Psalm 23:4, 6). And Jesus said, “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20).

You are never alone if you belong to Christ. He is there to share your burdens and guide your steps.

I would rather walk with God in the dark than go alone in the light.

Mary G. Brainard

There is nothing in this life that we encounter, even death, that God is not with us. If you know Him, love and worship Him, have repented of your sin and received Jesus Christ as your Savior, you will be with God for all eternity, alive and enjoying His presence! He is with you now. I pray that you know this truth!

Pastor Dale