There are times when we might feel alone, but are we truly alone? Scripture reminds us that we are never by ourselves. David declares in the Psalms that there is no place where he can hide from God’s presence (Psalm 139:7-12). In the book of Genesis 16:13, Hagar, who was weeping due to her circumstances of being cast out, finds comfort from God and replies by calling Him “the God who sees me.” In Joshua 1:9, God encourages Joshua to be strong and courageous, reassuring him that He is with him wherever he goes.
The message throughout Scripture is clear: we have a God who stays with us, a God who sees us, and a God who invites us to acknowledge His presence and draw strength from Him. However, we often strive for independence; we want to be alone for our own glory, thinking we can manage the challenges of this world on our own. This desire for independence can lead us to discover our limitations, leaving us feeling alone, weak, and inadequate.
Yet, even in our loneliness, God is there, waiting and watching, inviting us to bring our burdens to Him so that He can give us rest and teach us (Matt 11:28). It is like hiding behind a tree while hearing God ask, “Where are you?”—a loving confrontation that calls us out from our hiding places. Even when we feel isolated and rejected, God assures us that He sees us. When faced with daunting tasks, He reminds us to take courage, for we are not alone in the battle.
This internal struggle is real (Gal 5:17). The assurance that Jesus is with us always is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. It is a comforting truth that we need to hold onto, as doing so empowers us to accomplish the tasks at hand for His glory and our good. Be comforted today, knowing that God is with you.
Matthew 28:18-20 states:
“18 And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’”
I heard recently that the first two chapters of the Bible is about God’s perfection. Every chapter after that shows God chasing after us and wanting us to draw close to Him. He gives us so many chances. Time after time, He’s trying to protect us from ourselves.
God doesn’t want us to be alone, and through Christ we have a direct relationship with Him. No matter where we find ourselves, God is there too – in our best times, and our worst times.
The fact that God is everywhere present in all places and times makes it impossible to physically or spiritually escape His presence. God’s all-knowing nature means He is aware of every thought action and intention regardless of how secret or hidden they may seem. Hebrews 4:13 which states “Nothing in all the world can be hidden from God. Everything is clear and lies open before him…”. Psalm 139 also emphasizes God’s intimate knowledge of individuals stating, “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?”
Romans 8:38-39:
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
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I have experienced this truth that God is always with us my entire life. I can honestly say that I have never felt lonely. I went through a survival course in the military that focused on being captured by an enemy force. A big focus in this course was how isolation affects people psychologically and can be used as an interrogation technique. They used this tactic on us to show how effective it can be and to help us learn how we react to it individually. This tactic had almost no effect on me; I actually enjoyed my time in isolation. It gave me time to talk with God and hear his reassurance and encouragement. This made me wonder if others could feel this way about isolation if they opened themselves up to God, or if I am just a person who appreciates his solitude. I do know that He is always there for me and I can’t imagine going through life alone.