Today's Bible Reading | Psalms 8-9

Psalm 9:10 KJV — And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: "Not forsaken." This is perhaps one of the most comforting truths found in all of Scripture for the child of God.

In days where we cannot feel His presence we must by faith believe that He is still with us, and has not left us alone.

Did not the Lord say "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." (Hebrews 13:5)

This means that:

We are not forsaken in TRIALS SORE.

We are not forsaken in TEARFUL SORROWS.

We are not forsaken in TERRIBLE SICKNESS'S .

We are not forsaken in TRAGIC SITUATIONS .

We are not forsaken in TUMULTUOUS SEASONS.

No, child of God, no! Never allow yourself to believe that God has forsaken you. Instead, rest in this fact: "Thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee."

HYMN: No Never Alone
by Ludie Carrington Day Pickett (1897)

(1) I've seen the lightning flashing,
I've heard the thunder roll.
I've felt sin's breakers dashing,
which almost conquered my soul.
I've heard the voice of my Savior,
bidding me still to fight on.
He promised never to leave me,
never to leave me alone!
No, never alone, no never alone,
He promised never to leave me,
He'll claim me for His own;
No, never alone, no never alone.
He promised never to leave me,
Never to leave me alone.

(2) The world's fierce winds are blowing,
temptation sharp and keen.
I have a peace in knowing
my Savior stands between—
He stands to shield me from danger
when my friends are all gone.
He promised never to leave me,
never to leave me alone!
No, never alone, no never alone,
He promised never to leave me,
He'll claim me for His own;
No, never alone, no never alone.
He promised never to leave me,
Never to leave me alone.

(3) When in affliction's valley
I tread the road of care,
My Savior helps me carry
the cross so heavy to bear;
Though all around me is darkness,
earthly joys all flown;
My Savior whispers His promise,
never to leave me alone!
No, never alone, no never alone,
He promised never to leave me,
He'll claim me for His own;
No, never alone, no never alone.
He promised never to leave me,
Never to leave me alone.

(4) He died on Calvary's mountain,
for me they pierced His side.
For me He opened that fountain,
the crimson, cleansing tide.
For me He waiteth in glory,
seated upon His throne.
He promised never to leave me,
never to leave me alone!
No, never alone, no never alone,
He promised never to leave me,
He'll claim me for His own;
No, never alone, no never alone.
He promised never to leave me,
Never to leave me alone.