Jesus Is There

These have been difficult days. The first half of 2020 is unlike anything we have ever experienced. Jesus has been there each and every day.

I talked with a grieving lady today. Jesus is there. On the long drive to the funeral far away Jesus is there. I talked with a wife and mother facing an unexpected trial. Jesus is there. For the ones laid up in the hospital trying to recover facing set back after set back, Jesus is there.

For the jilted spouse in favor of a newer model Jesus is there. For the distraught parents pleading for the return of their prodigal child Jesus is there. Jesus is there with the prodigal convicting, chastising and breaking. For the out of work people struggling to survive and hold onto any hope, Jesus is there. For the overworked medical workers Jesus is there. For those scared Jesus is there.

For the churches struggling to hang on Jesus is there. For the discouraged ministers, who have seen the death of dreams and visions, Jesus is still there. For those caught up in chaos and confusion, Jesus is there. For those depressed Jesus is there.

Jesus is there for the heavy laden. Jesus is there for the lonely and forgotten. Jesus is there for the ones who keep getting doors slammed in their face. Jesus is there for those facing incurable disease. He is there for the child of God drawing their last breath on this planet before stepping into eternity and everlasting life.

I admit sometimes it does not feel like Jesus is there. He does not always appear to be working. He is admittedly silent at times. He is there. There with strength to get through the next trial and over the next hurdle. There to bring peace to conflicted and tormented minds. He is there for the brokenhearted holding the broken pieces in His hands. In time, He is able to put it all back together. He is there working. Helping you to press on when it would be easier to just give up. He is there keeping a spark of faith flickering. He is there in impossible situations. Truly nothing is impossible with Him.

He is there in the darkest night when the inky black of the night sky mirrors the heart. He is there when you cannot even form a prayer. Prayers only come in the form of trickled tears compiled from deep seated pain and sorrow. He is there.

Joshua 1:9 (NASB) 
⁹  "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

How can I say that with confidence? Frist, I have experienced it over and over again. Secondly, He promised us in His word. He is with us wherever we go.

He said He will never leave us or forsake us. Hebrews 13:5 Jesus is there. He will always be there. It may not feel like it. It may not look like it. It might not even seem like it. Don't believe that stuff. Believe what is word says. Jesus is there.