Pam Padgett ... teacher
Psalm 34:22 The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
We're given a promise here that no one who trusts in God will be desolate.
desolate:
deserted of people; abandoned; thoroughly alone
in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness
feeling or showing misery, unhappiness, or loneliness
While considering what it means to be desolate, I was reminded of ways
God has kept me from being desolate. Even if we're alone much of the
time, God provides whatever people we need in our lives. One example I recalled was when I needed someone to move some heavy pieces of sound
equipment. I prayed and was reminded of a young man who was well able and
very willing to do this.
Whatever we need, when we turn to God,
trusting in Him, He helps us.
Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Even more, we aren't desolate because God is with us. We have
been chosen by God, and given the Holy Spirit in us. God is our help,
our joy, our provision, our protection. And He will never leave us or
forsake us ...
Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be
content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never
leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is
my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
Psalm 142:5 I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.