NEVER WALK ALONE

''...Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.." - Matthew 28:20

There is a story of a little boy who had been invited to his friend’s birthday party. He was so excited and started counting the days to the party. But the morning of the party he was devastated when he found that a terrible storm had struck their town. Then, his father said “Son, I don’t think you should go to the party''. The boy was so disappointed. He began to importune his father, begging to be allowed to go. Finally, his dad said, “All right, you can go to the party.” The boy quickly dressed up and started walking down the street to his friend’s house. When he got to the door, he turned around and saw his father turning to walk back home. It was then he realized that his father had been walking behind him all the way to make sure he was safe.

 

''Never Walk Alone'' is the anthem of a popular football club in England. This phrase re-echoes Jesus' closing remarks to His disciples before His ascension to Heaven (Matthew 28:20). They are strong words of assurance to a group of people whose world had suddenly been turned upside down and inside out. The phrase really worked wonders as the disciples were motivated to weather the storm based on the assurance that they were not alone on that seemingly lonely and narrow path. They were ready to please God even when threatened and persecuted (Acts 4:17-19). They chose to remain on the narrow way even when the whole world was running in the opposite direction. They were convinced that their Father in Heaven was right behind them, watching over their shoulders to see that they reached their destination safely. 

 

Friends, are you feeling lonely and abandoned like the Disciples today? Are you being embarrassed for remaining on that narrow way? Have you even started considering the option of joining the multitude on the path of damnation. Please don't ever do it? If you do, you will regret your action. You may be feeling lonely now but the truth is you are never alone on that narrow way. Yes, your Heavenly Father is right beside you watching every step you take. If you remain undefiled, you will always enjoy His abiding presence till you reach the venue for the grand reception in Heaven.

 
'Never Alone' is the title of a wonderful hymn that describes the assurance of God's abiding presence to believers on the road of life:
 
NEVER ALONE by Unknown, 1892
 
I’ve seen the lightning flashing,
And heard the thunder roll,
I’ve felt sin’s breakers dashing,
Trying to conquer my soul;
I’ve heard the voice of my Savior,
Telling me still to fight on,
He promised never to leave me,
Never to leave me alone.
 
Refrain:
          No, never alone,
          No, never alone;
          He promised never to leave me,
          Never to leave me alone.
 
The world’s fierce winds are blowing,
Temptation’s sharp and keen,
I have a peace in knowing
My Savior stands between—
He stands to shield me from danger,
When earthly friends are gone,
He promised never to leave me,
Never to leave me alone.
 
When in affliction’s valley
I’m treading the road of care,
My Savior helps me to carry
My cross when heavy to bear,
Though all around me is darkness,
Earthly joys all flown;
My Savior whispers His promise,
“I never will leave thee alone.”

He died for me on the mountain,
For me they pierced His side,
For me He opened the fountain,
The crimson, cleansing tide;
For me He’s waiting in glory,
Seated upon His throne,
He promised never to leave me,
Never to leave me alone.
 

May we continue to enjoy the abiding presence of God till we see Him in glory. And everyone who has walked away from the narrow way shall be restored in Jesus name. Amen.

 
Good day and God bless.
 
Maranatha!
 
Bro. Okanlawon Taiwo
 
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