“I will not leave you comfortless.” John 14:18
Believers when in darkness, often fear that Jesus has forsaken them; this is natural; but it is unscriptural; for He has said, “I will never leave thee, I will never forsake thee.” His offices require His presence with us, His love secures His presence to us. He will not leave us orphans. We are absolutely dependent upon Him; our comfort is His gift, and the countenance of comfort depends on His presence and grace. He is the great source of comfort to His people; His presence and His comforts are generally connected; He may withhold them for a time to reprove, instruct, or correct us; but we may calculate upon His comforts returning, for His promise is plain; it stands unrepealed in His word; and His nature and love are the same. His precious word of promise should be believed, pleaded and firmly trusted. We never shall be orphans, for our Father ever lives; our home waits to receive us, and our hope is imperishable. Oh, beloved, plead this precious word of Jesus: expect Him to make it good: aim at His glory, and your comforts are sure! He will not leave us comfortless. – James Smith, 1840
Most Holy Spirit, give me faith,
To rest on what my Saviour saith;
May I the sweetest comforts prove,
Of His divine eternal love:
And daily trust His faithfulness,
Who will not leave me comfortless
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
