Why are we like this?
It is because we are listening to the evil one. It makes his day to make us
miserable.
Jesus is our great example. What was He like when
He was walking the streets of our planet? Do we ever see Him alone?
Perhaps, but only in times of prayer. Otherwise He is always reaching out to
help those in need.
How did He manage to do this?
It is because He was in constant communcation with our Heavenly Father--even
when He was alone! And that means that even in those times when He
was away from people, He was never really alone, for He was with
God!
What about feeling miserable. Did Jesus ever feel
this way?
He most certainly did, that night in Gethsemane. He didn't want to endure
the pain of going to the cross and being separated from His Father. Even
then, however, He kept His eyes on His Father, and even in His greatest
misery, God sent an angel to encourage and strengthen Him. Jesus felt His
Father's presence, and this gave Him courage. He was filled with Divine love
to save us all. Because of His time with the Father, He went to the cross
willingly. He endured the worst form of murder. He did it because He loves
us. He did it to open the doors of Heaven so that each of us can come in.
Whenever we are lonely it miserable, let's go to
Heb. 12:1-3: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by
such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders
and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with
perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing
our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of
faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning
its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider
him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow
wearyand lose heart." (NIV)
We can learn from Jesus' example what to do when
we are lonely. Instead of saying, "No one cares for me", why not try
thinking about others who are feeling lonely? Why not reach out to them as
Jesus did? Remember that Jesus was a man of love, always caring for
everyone, especially when they were feeling miserable. Heavenly love, Jesus'
love, will never leave people who are in need to suffer alone. Jesus cares!
If you are miserable, remember there are people
that are even worse than you. Reach out to them and show them that they are
important. Remember that if you don't reach out to them, they, and you, too,
will be alone!
One day a five year-old child was waiting for his
bus. He started to talk with me. “Mr Chaffart, I am dying. I have leukemia.
But don't worry about me. Soon I will be with Jesus. I have nothing to worry
about. But please don't tell that to my parents or they will be sad."
That child died one month later. He was in kindergargen, and now he is
happy, with no more pain. He is with his best friend, Jesus, our Saviour,
the One who shows only devine love. I can just imagine this child, having
fun with Jesus in Heaven. He is happy. He is pain and disease-free. He is
with Jesus.
May we be followers of Jesus Christ so that we can
also help people in need. If you don't know how, just pray to Jesus. He will
guide you, He will help you know how to help those in need. He will be your
guide. After all, He cares, and you are important to Him.
Will you ask Jesus to guide you? It will change
your life for the better. No longer will you be alone. No more will you be
miserable. After all, Jesus is alive!
Will you join me?
Rob Chaffart
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