ALWAYS

“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

Matthew 28:20 KJV

Audrey Meier wrote one of my favorite hymns “I'll Never Be Lonely Again”.  “Lonely days and lonely nights, Filled with despair, Caused me to long for Someone to care; Then I heard Christ say to me; “This promise I’ve made: Lo! I am with you Now and forever, Be not afraid.”

For many years I believed no one loved me or cared if I lived or died.  It wasn’t true but that is how I felt.  Then one happy day, Jesus put His arms of compassion around me and told me that He loves me.  There are no words to tell you how I felt and still do feel knowing that the Saviour of the world loves me.

Think about it.  The precious Baby Jesus grew up and willingly walked that long lonely road to Calvary and there allowed them to crucify Him for our sins.  He had never done anything wrong yet He was beaten beyond recognition, spat on, cursed, rejected and left alone to die.  What a Saviour, this Jesus of Nazareth!

If you are going through a dark valley and feel all alone, know that Jesus understands how you feel and He cares.  When we cry, He cries with us and when we are happy, He rejoices with us.  No one loves you like Jesus loves you and nobody ever will.  What a privilege is ours to be loved by the Saviour of the world.

Joanne Lowe

December 23, 2017