TODAY’S FOCUS: Even as followers of Jesus, we have times where we feel alone. Like we are facing life all on our own. Today’s message is a reminder that as children of God filled with the Holy Spirit, we are never alone.
TWO DEFINITIONS FOR ALONE
- “Having no one else present”
- “On one’s own”
WHAT WE OFTEN BELIEVE WHEN WE ARE ALONE
Different ways we can feel alone:
and – mourning the death of a person, relationship, hope, or dream
and – striving to heal from the hurt others have caused you
and – feeling like a prisoner to a sin-struggle or inner turmoil
and – navigating a difficult and unfamiliar season
Matthew 1:23 – Jesus is Immanuel, “God With Us”
Hebrews 5:1 – The purpose of the High Priest (Jesus is our High Priest)
Hebrews 4:15 – Because Jesus was human, He understands our weaknesses
Hebrews 4:16 – Because Jesus is God, He can minister mercy and grace to us.
How can we connect with Jesus?
Through the within us
TEXT: John 14:15-20
“If you love me, obey my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. 17 He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you. 18 No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you. 19 Soon the world will no longer see me, but you will see me. Since I live, you also will live. 20 When I am raised to life again, you will know that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.
[01] – Jesus prayer for his followers
John 14:16-17
[02] – the Holy Spirit dwells only inside of those who know Jesus
John 14:17
[03] – Jesus will come to us–we are never alone
John 14:18
[04] – Jesus’ words are hope, not hype
John 14:19-20
In what part of your life have you felt alone?
Hebrews 4:15-16