Jesus loves me still today,
Walking with me on my way
And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed. (Deut. 31:8)
Jesus Carries You in the Darkest Hours of Your Life
Moses assures Israel that God will be with them as they enter Canaan. The One who brought them out of bondage in Egypt and went before them in the wilderness will now go with them into the Promised Land. This is true for all of God’s children. “For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you’” (Heb. 13:5). In bondage, in confusion, and in hope, God will be with His people. Believers can be confident that the Good Shepherd will be with them to guide and direct, to strengthen and protect them. He will walk beside them. He will never abandon nor neglect them.
Jesus is walking with us when times are good; holding us near to His heart when times are bad. This amazing truth is illustrated in this poem, ‘Whispers in the Dark”:
In depths of night, when shadows cloud my way,
When friendships falter, and hope’s light turns gray,
A steadfast guide, my Savior walks beside,
His love the balm, in darkness I confide.
Through trials dire, He bears my heavy heart,
A friend so true, His presence ne’er depart,
No more alone, His grace does me sustain,
In tender care, He soothes away my pain.
To move through life’s intricate maze,
A path illuminated by grace’s blaze,
Though challenges and trials abound,
With Jesus as guide, strength is found.
In darkest hours, when hope seems rare,
His love lifts burdens, helps me bear,
Through shattered dreams and broken ties,
He whispers peace, wipes tears from eyes.
So onward I proceed, with trust in His hand,
Guiding me through, as life’s tapestry is planned,
A fusion of old and new, a tale to unfold,
With Jesus beside me, my story is told.
As the curtain rises on life’s grand stage,
I tread a path with courage, unswayed,
Through tempests and trials, His strength my guide,
In the darkest of hours, He’s by my side.
Do you feel as though God has forsaken you? Are you in bondage, in the wilderness? Are you hopeful for the future? What have you learned about God’s love for you through a difficult experience? Has God ever touched your heart through a sunset, a bird, the water? Whatever season of life you are in today, you can be sure that God is with you. Now is the time to thank Him for His unfailing love; thank Him for His promise to never leave you nor forsake you. Remind yourself that “Jesus loves me still today, walking with me on my way.”
Reflecting on a Difficult Time Jesus Saw You Through
When my daddy was dying, I was angry at God. How could He take my beloved father when he was only 70 years old? “The call” came the morning after one of the best days of my life on the water until sunset, in my kayak with some friends. Twelve hours later, I sank into the deepest sorrow I had known up until that day. A few years later I realized that He had given me such a wonderful day just before “the call” to show me that He loves me and He will be with me No. Matter. What.
Your Turn: Reflect on a difficult time when you felt weak and God showed Himself strong, bringing you through a rough spot in your life. Write about this experience on a piece of paper, in a journal or record it on your Smart Phone.