You are Not Forgotten
Good morning Scripture reading: Isaiah 49:14-16 Worship song: I Am Not Forgotten Meditation: It is natural to wrestle with feelings of abandonment, especially when faced with misfortune and or unforeseen challenges. The ancient Israelites expressed deep anxiety, assuming that their hardships were proof that they had been forsaken by God. They felt completely abandoned, interpreting God's silence as a sign of divine anger towards them. Despite their pleas, immediate divine intervention did not occur. In their agony, waiting and bewailing their relentless situation for prompt deliverance, God reassures them by informing them that he has engraved them on the palms of his hands. He compared his unwavering love to that of a mother's love for her child, emphasizing that while human compassion may falter, His love is steadfast and eternal. You may sometimes feel forgotten by God but rest assured God has not forgotten you. He...