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January 24, 2025 | ||
Dear Church Family, Have you ever felt all alone? Maybe you’ve really been alone somewhere, like the woods. Maybe you’ve just felt that way because you’ve carried a burden no one else knew about, or you felt unseen or uncared about. It’s both lonely and frightening to feel all alone. Today, I thought about that as I read through Acts 23. In this chapter, Paul is on trial by the Jews with no one else there to support him. All alone, he faces the attacks and lies of the religious leaders. It gets so bad that the Roman tribune is afraid they are going to kill Paul.
Imagine facing that, and then, after being taken to the barracks, receiving this news:
Right in the middle of these threats, though, comes an amazing verse.
The Lord shows up to remind Paul that he is not alone. He is both with him and has plans for him, that no one else can prevent. The Lord showed up and stood by him. Sometimes when I feel all alone, I just need someone to stand by me. Just like with Paul, God promises to be with you. Even when you are all alone, He is still with you. He still has plans for you and He is greater than anything in front of you. What are you facing today? In what ways do you feel alone and need support? Remember, you are not alone!
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You are not alone!
