Never Alone

Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:10-13

Ivy looked out the window at her neighbor’s house across the street. Their window was still broken from the break-in the day before. Shattered glass littered the porch. The burglar stole all the Martins’ jewelry, plus a few electronics. The police still hadn’t caught him. What if the burglar came back to the neighborhood? What if he broke into her house? Ivy trembled thinking about it.

“Are you cold?” asked a voice behind her.

Ivy jumped, then saw it was her big sister, Rose. She breathed a sigh of relief. “I’m not cold,” she said.

“Then why are you shaking?” asked Rose. She peeked out Ivy’s window. “Are you still worried about what happened to the Martins?”

Ivy bit her lip and nodded. “I’m scared to be home alone after school. What if the robber breaks into our house next time?”

Rose sank onto Ivy’s bed. “You’re not scared when Dad’s here, are you?”

“No. I feel safe when Dad’s around,” Ivy replied, joining her sister on the bed.

“Why?”

“Because I know that he loves me and will protect me,” answered Ivy.

“Of course. Dads love their kids very much and will do anything to keep them from harm,” said Rose. “But we have a greater and more powerful Father than Dad.”

“We do?” Ivy wrinkled her brow.

“Yes! The Bible tells us that, because we trust in Jesus, God is our heavenly Father. He loves you so much—more than Dad ever could. He is so much more powerful than Dad ever will be.” Rose leaned closer to her little sister. “And He is always with you, even when Dad isn’t.”

“So when I’m home alone, I’m not really alone?” asked Ivy.

“Exactly! We don’t have to be afraid, because God is always with us. That doesn’t mean bad things won’t ever happen, but we don’t need to live in fear, because we’re His children and He’s always watching over us.” Rose gave her sister a hug. “He promises to take care of us, no matter what happens.”

Ivy smiled. “Then I guess I won’t mind staying home alone so much.”

“Good,” said Rose. “When you feel afraid, remember you’re never alone. God is always with you.” • Emily Gwaltney

How About You?

Do you ever feel afraid or alone? Whether you’re scared of storms, snakes, or coming home to an empty house, remember that God is always with you. He loves you and will never leave you to face anything on your own. Even when bad or scary things happen, He promises to be with you and help you through them. So don’t be afraid. Trust God to take care of you.

Today’s Key Verse:
Deuteronomy 31:6 The Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. (NIV)

Today’s Key Thought:

God is always with you