Companionship

Here's a recurring theme in most stories: the human need for true companionship. We need someone to be there, at the deepest, darkest moments of our life. We can't be alone. We weren't designed to face life alone. We need companions we can trust not to buckle or run away.

Jesus said, "But take notice, the hour is coming, and it has arrived, when you will all be dispersed and scattered, every man to his own home, leaving Me alone." This is in John 16:32. But Jesus does not seem to be scolding the disciples. It sounds more like a somber warning. This is about to happen. When it does, take comfort. It was bound to happen. It's part of the plan.

Jesus goes on to say, "Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me." It seems companionship is just as important to the Son of Man as it is to us.

"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have perfect peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation, trials, distress and frustration; but be of good cheer. Take courage. Be confident, certain and undaunted. For I have overcome the world. I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you." (Amplified Bible)