The Ministry of Loneliness - DN

 The Ministry of Loneliness

John 16:32 -I am not alone, for my Father is with me.

Loneliness can and will play an important part in the Child of Gods Life. The Christian must guard against treating loneliness as a curse or struck of bad luck. At times, Loneliness is as much of a divine experience as his presence.

1.Loneliness can be a Negative:

I feel its what we make out of these times that's the deciding factor.

When it comes to loneliness we feel there's nothing positive about it regarding our lives.

In fact, multitudes struggle to keep from being lonely.

Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty.

(Mother Teresa )

2.Loneliness can be Noticed:

The Scriptures are filled with examples of people whose lives were marked by loneliness.

No greater example than our Lord and Savior who prayed alone, trodded the winepress alone ...

Then there is,

Moses alone in the desert

Paul alone in desert

Jacob alone. As he wrestled....

Daniel alone in den of lions ...

John alone on the Isle of Patmos

3.. Loneliness can be a Necessity:

It is in the experience of isolation, that the Lord develops an independence of life and of faith so that the soul no longer depends on the continual help, prayers, faith, and care of others.

His greatest work in the lives of many was in a place of loneliness.

Yet when all is said an done, you will find, in those lonely moments you really wasn't alone!

Jesus said, I am not alone , for my Father is with me.

Rev DN