Joni Erickson Tada wrote and performed a wonderful song, Alone But Not Alone, that made its way to the top of the Christian music charts and into a movie by that same name. When I listen to the words and the music of that song I cannot help but be reminded how true it is.
At a most crucial time in the life of Jesus, as a man walking the earth, facing eminent crucifixion, He asked God the Father to give all believers the Holy Spirit, as a Friend and Guide. And so, in reality, we may feel we are alone, but if our faith is strong, there’s no question that our Helper, the Holy Spirit, is there with us. As close as a brother or sister, sharing wisdom and strength.
How many of us fully understand the Power and the Graces of the Triune God that we worship? Is this a constant presence, or does our ego step in and the power and graces of the Holy Spirit simply fade into the background, and we call on those gifts when we get bogged down by our own decisions?
Jesus, in the last hours of his life on earth, promised the “Helper”, the “Friend”, the Holy Spirit would reside within us as spiritual support and guidance. It is through faith that we live that promise, knowing that there will always be a time when we can say, “Alone but not Alone.” Thank you, Lord. Amen.
For What It’s Worth.
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