Ignite Conference

We live in a world where people leave.
Sometimes they leave us when they die.
Sometimes they personally choose to go.

In most cases we're not ready for them to leave... So we feel abandoned and neglected.

Jesus knew the feeling of being left alone. So He promised us not to leave us nor forsake us (HEBREWS 13:5).
We should not be disappointed or despair if in the hour of trial we are deserted by the best of friends.
-From Gethsemane to the cross Jesus was alone - alone amidst such many people.
> When he cried," I thirst," no friend gave him a drink except a Roman soldier; not water nor cola, it’s vinegar.
> The desertion of his weak friends, the betrayal of Judas, the denial of Peter and the flight of his friends were more painful than all the nails in his hands and feet.

True fellowship with the Father by faith in Christ can preserve us from utter loneliness.
Remember that when deserted by friends and even love ones, God comes nearest to us.
The least of man the most of God, often; furthest from earth the nearest to heaven.