YOU’LL NEVER BE ALONE

When I was in deep trouble with no one at my side; No person could assist me. So to the Lord I cried. I wasn’t sure if He would help; I’d only read His Word. I hoped that He would answer, provided that He heard! It only was a question, of how long it would take. But if it wasn’t quickly, I’d tremble and would shake. That’s when I started thinking, I’d cried too quietly. How could He give an answer, if He had not heard me? That’s when the thought occurred to me that I would have to shout Until I came to I realise, I needn’t be in doubt. The Lord is omnipresent, with hearing un-impaired. There really was no reason for me to feel so scared. He may delay His answer, until His chosen time. I only needed patience; I needn’t fret or pine. And then I heard Him whisper, “You’ll never be alone. I’m always right beside you. You are not on your own. Things may seem slow in coming, but as you trust in Me, I’ll change the situation and you will be set free. You’ll never be an orphan. You’ll know I’m always there; Not by some spooky feeling, but seeing that I care. I rescue those who love Me. I take them by the hand. I change their situation to something I have planned.” I knew that it was Jesus. I felt myself grow calm. No matter what might happen, no one could cause me harm. The world might suffer earthquakes; The mountains may fall down; He is my strength and refuge, in every part of town. He’s promised to preserve me; the wicked He’ll destroy; Resist their bad intentions and foil their every ploy. He fulfils the desires, of those who fear His Name. No matter what may happen, He’s constantly the same. So I will wait in silence. Salvation will appear! While I have His assurance, there’s nothing I need fear. Long life is what He’s promised, to those who trust in Him. Their strength will not diminish; their eyes will not grow dim. And so my hope is centred on Jesus Christ the Lord. If I will always trust Him, great will be my reward. So this is my confession. He is my God and King. And from this strong position, my praise to Him I bring. Jim Strickland – written Tuesday, 11 October 2011