Never Forsaken

Two days ago the Lord whispered to my heart, 'Because I was forsaken at the cross, you will never be forsaken in this life'.

He showed me that even before He went to the cross, He had already promised that He would send another Comforter that would never leave us nor forsake us. That's because He was about to pay the ultimate price for us on the cross.

There on the cross, He was left and abandoned by His Father. He took the place of sinful man -- you and I. He cried out, "My God, My God why have You forsaken Me?" He did that so that you and I would never have to be abandoned or forsaken by God again.

Then He showed me Psalms 23, that when I walk through the the valley of the shadow of death, I don't have to fear any evil befalling me, because I have not been forsaken, He is with me. Have you ever been hurt by a shadow? But the enemy many times will cause symptoms and situations to arise in our lives that cause us to fear that evil will befall us. We may even feel that God has abandoned us. But be assured of this: that God is right there with you and you can say along with the psalmist, 'Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for You are with me. . .'When the Lord is there, the enemy's attacks or any form of death will not harm you, they will be like shadows which have no ability to touch you.

On the other hand, God's provisions and blessings will touch your life.’ You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.’ Not only will you see abundant provision, it will be a public supply of provision in the presence of your enemies. You will be vindicated. You will be honored.

Let's rest in the light and substance of His wonderful person, because the Good Shepherd will never abandon us or forsake us.