The LORD was pleased to make you his own. 1 S AMUEL 12:22 NIV

When you feel isolated, forsaken, misunderstood, and unwanted, remember the great love Jesus has for you. He is always drawing you into His presence to remind you how He cares for you.

How can you know this for sure? Because that’s been His character throughout history. In the Old Testament, the Lord was constantly reaching out to His people, revealing Himself to them. He desires companionship, fellowship, and communion with those who will respond to Him in like manner.

In the New Testament, we find that Jesus knew what it was to be lonely, but He also knew what it was to be comforted even in the face of abandonment (John 16:32).

Friend, the Lord is intensely concerned for you and He wants you to know with certainty that He is closer to you than the very breath you breathe. Though you may feel lonely at times, you are never actually alone. Jesus is one Friend you will always have—who will be with you always—because He is “the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8).

Lord Jesus, thank You for the comfort I feel knowing I am never alone—You are with me always, amen.

In His presence . . . be comforted by His friendship.

Stanley, Dr. Charles F. (2014-11-11). Every Day in His Presence (p. 337).