Daily Devotional
You are Never Alone
“Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”
Romans 8:26
September 4, 2023
Ponder This
I’ve been to the hospital so many times. I’ve seen precious saints of God writhing in pain, groaning. They’re not there because of their personal sin or some clenched fist in the face of God. Some of God’s choicest saints have suffered. We’ve all known them, have we not? And yet they groan.
Christians may groan because of their suffering, but we aren’t alone—the Comforter groans because of our suffering too. Thank God there’s One in glory who groans. We serve a God with tears in His eyes. We serve a God who loves us, who cares, who said, “[Cast] all your care upon [Me], for [I care] for you” (1 Peter 5:7). There’s the groaning of creation, the groaning of the Christian, and the groaning of the Comforter, the Spirit. Why did I say Comforter? He’s called the paraclete. That means One who’s called alongside us. You don’t have to bear the pain alone.
- When have you felt alone in your faith?
- How does it make you feel to know God has given you a Comforter for every situation and trial in your life?
Practice This
Look up some verses that remind you God is with you during difficult times. Write them down on sticky notes, placing them around your home as reminders that God is with you.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
