In a blog last November, I shared the story of overnighting in the Denver airport. In last Sunday’s sermon, I was reminded of that experience once again. The pastor declared, “We are not alone. So many times in life we may feel like we are the only one who is experiencing such sadness, or fear, or guilt. Or we may feel like we are the only one standing up for what is right — but if we keep our eyes on Jesus, we will soon realize, we are not alone.”

In the airport, I woke about 2:30 a.m. The lights were bright but not one sound could be heard. I sat up and looked around. Could it be that I was the only one in that terminal? I looked down the corridors in both directions. It was an eerie feeling to be alone in such a vast area — but that wasn’t the case. I stood up, gathered my things for a trip to the ladies’ room, and began to walk down the corridor. There were sleeping bodies everywhere! I was one of many who had missed their flight and decided to just sleep in the airport.

In church, the pastor went on to talk about the need to stay on the path, to enter through the narrow gate: “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few (Matthew 7:13–14).

There are times in our faith walk where we may feel like we are the only ones on that path. How are we to know the way? Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6). This is why we are encouraged to attend church and Bible study. This is why we surround ourselves with other Christians. God has given us the gift of Christian fellowship — so we may be comforted, so we may pray with and for each other, and so we may share our joys and burdens.

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near (Hebrews 10:24–25).

We are not alone! We have each other and, even more we have faith in the Triune God. It’s a glorious feeling, trusting in the promises of our Savior! Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10).

We are not alone. Our Lord will not leave us. We know because He promised. Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6).

Be bold, my friends. We are not alone!

Today, and always, we are surrounded by HIS grace,

Debbie