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Alone 2
As David fled from Saul, he found himself alone in the caves of Adullam. He would write of those dark nights hiding in the cave, “There is no one who regards me, there is no escape for me, no one cares for my soul” (Psm. 142:4). He was wrong. Soon “his brothers and all his father’s household went down there to him,” and in no time “there were about four hundred men with him (1 Sam. 22:1-3).
The great thing about being a Christian is that we do not have to face this world’s difficulties in isolation. When we find ourselves in the darkness of life’s caves, help is always on the way. The Lord’s church is a family that will surround us with empathy, encouragement, even food and clothing if necessary.
In a Roman jail Paul was not without hope. He thanked the Philippians “having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent” (Phi. 4:18). In the church we “stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together” (He. 10:24-25). We deal with life “together.” It is not meant to be a solo journey. It is a pity that so many in our society are facing daily life issues secluded and alone. This is particularly true of many of our elderly. Let us be thankful for God’s family, and for the blessings of a loving fellowship with Christian friends. With God we are never alone!
-Dennis Doughty
