Our feelings consist of who we are—and since we are unique
individuals—these feelings can sometime cause friction, arguments,
or misunderstandings we never intended. Even worse, when we put our
faith in areas where others find hard to follow, our faith is tested because
now we stand alone in what we believe.
Jesus, too, stood alone in his day. The religious hierarchy was his most
active accusers because their past faith did not recognize their present reality.
Before them stood the person they were waiting for—and yet Jesus stood alone. Even
on the cross, in his most desperate hour, he cried: "My God, my God! Why
have you forsaken me?"
Today, many of us feel forsaken or alone in areas where the faith of others cannot
follow. For Christians, these feelings are even more acutely felt, leaving us
to feel vulnerable—abandoned to the forces that momentarily prevail.
Yes, faith is personal, so who can agree with it? Our dependence is upon
the Lord, who said, "Come. Follow me". When we do, then we are truly
never alone—even in the places where no one else will go. He is with us.
We know this to be true. Just as surely as our faith feels it to be true. Every
single day.
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