Devotionals

Separation

by linda simpson
09/27/18
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SEPARATION

God knew our need for companionship when he created Eve to

be Adam's help mate. No one likes to be separated from loved

ones.

Death, divorce, job transfer, further education, immigration, imprisonment,

hospitalisation are just a few examples of how people become separated.

When we immigrated to Australia, though we believe we have done the

right thing, there were consequences. We didn't have the support of family

as our children grew up. They missed out having relationship with their

grandparents, and vice versa. We were also not there to help care for aging

parents, who have since died.

Being separated from loved ones, no matter what the situation, can lead to

depression and loss of hope. However, we discovered there is one who

understands and knows how we feel. His name is Jesus. He experienced the

deepest loneliness when He died on the cross. When Jesus needed Him

most, when all the sin in the world was on His shoulders, it was then His

Father, God, turned away from Him. It's impossible to imagine how He felt.

But the good news is, that by God's mighty power, He came to life again

and is always reaching out to us with arms of love. We can testify to His

love, strength and faithfulness over many years.

The Bible states “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels

nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor

height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us

from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”*

What a wonderful promise. If you are feeling separated or lonely today, call

out to Jesus. He will answer you.

*(Romans 8:38,39 NIV)

Linda Simpson.

Enjoying serving Jesus.