God Will Never Forget Or Abandon You

I start every day with God and reading daily devotions from Our Daily Bread. Today’s devotion is titled “Not Forgotten.” Arthur Jackson wrote this devotion. The scripture reading is from Isaiah 49:14–18. The key verse is, “I will not forget you!” Isaiah 49:15. My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ; before I write, I first pray to God to guide my words to serve as spiritual food and guidance. I desire God to be my sole source of writing. All the credit goes to God, not me. I am his humble servant. I thank God that He led me to use Our Daily Bread Ministries to inspire comments and witnessing.

When I separated from the service, I had problems adjusting to civilian life. I had good jobs with growth opportunities, but I quit them for more money. During this time, I felt lonely, neglected, and abandoned by God. A friend witnessed the love God had for me, countered the feelings of abandonment and forgottenness.

Before feeling “forsaken” or “forgotten,” think of what God has done through His Son, Jesus. In the gospel that brings forgiveness, God has clearly said, “I will not forget you!” (v. 15).

Reflect

When have you felt alone, forsaken, and forgotten by God? How does processing the love of God expressed by sending Jesus to die for your sins help to counter feelings of being overlooked by Him?

My prayer for us:

When we are tempted to feel neglected, forgotten, and abandoned, Father, help us to ponder again the love You demonstrated by sending Jesus to die for us.

Our Daily bread Ministries (2021/08/03) Not Forgotten, Arthur Jackson, retrieved from www.odb.org 03/08/2021 Not Forgotten.