Never Disconnected

Some of us experienced very difficult circumstances in our lives. Often we feel disconnected from the reality that other people seem to enjoy.

It's not so much about detaching and isolating yourself from other people. Although that may be one effect of being disconnected.

The disconnect is more spiritual. It seems the current of life flowing from God to you has been pulled. Most days your weak, tired and struggle to produce any effort to serve in the church or help people in need.

We will always find connection to God when we read the bible. But even then sometimes it seems the black print on white thin pages never reaches our understanding and heart.

The truth of what He speaks versus where and how we live seem polar opposites. Love your neighbor? We can't even love ourselves. Speak truth in love? We want to defend ourselves by saying biting and sarcastic words to those who hurt us.

What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31 NIV)

And that's the truth of being connected to God. He's for us not against us. We may oppose, argue or resist Him, but never will He disconnect His love from us.

Beloved friends, it's not about feeling connected. The reality is God walks with us daily. Think of Adam and Eve who walked with God and later were exiled from the garden. God didn't stay in the garden but entered a fallen world to save humanity.

And God does not look down from heaven with a condescending stare at our miserable state. The Holy Spirit lives in the believer and is our advocate (John 14:26).

Again true spiritual connection means He is with us. For us. Not against us.

Never! Can a mother forget her nursing child? Can she feel no love for the child she has borne? But even if that were possible, I would not forget you! (Isaiah 49:15)