There are going to be times in your Christian life where you will feel totally alone. You will sometimes feel like you are the only person you know who loves Jesus and believes that God is real and good and in control of things. And look, it’s really easy for people to preach sermons about how important it is to stand alone and how you have to be bold and let your light shine even if you’re the only one shining, but the truth is that standing alone sucks. It’s hard to be the only person walking with the Lord and Christians were not made to go through life alone. Even missionaries don’t go alone. If you are having a hard time because you’re the only Christian in your school or town or dorm or office, it’s okay. I know that’s hard, and for what it’s worth, I don’t think Jesus would just tell you to suck it up and stop whining. I don’t think Jesus would just tell you to be more bold and fearless in standing alone. In fact, when the Apostle Paul went to a city where there were no Christians and the people were hostile to the Gospel, Jesus appeared to Paul and said, “Hang in there Paul, and keep speaking. I have many people in this city.” That city was called Corinth, and there weren’t any Christians there... yet. Jesus was at work and He was using Paul to change everything. Jesus knew Paul wouldn’t be alone for long. The Lord is at work where you are. He knows who will be His and He may be using you to bring them in. Hang in there. You’re not as alone as you think.
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