"I WILL COME TO YOU." This is the comfort of believers: they will never be alone in a hostile world. Believers when in darkness often fear that Jesus has forsaken them: this is natural but unscriptural; for He has said, "I will never leave thee nor forsake thee." His purposes require His presence with us, His love secures His presence to us. He will not leave us comfortless. We are absolutely dependent upon Him; our comfort is His gift, and the continuance of comfort depends on His presence and grace. He is the great source of comfort to His people; His presence and His comforts are generally connected; He may withhold them for a time to reprove, instruct, or correct us; but we may depend upon His comforts returning, for His promise is plain; it stands forever in His word; and His nature and love are the same. His precious word of promise should be believed, embraced and firmly trusted. We never shall be orphans, for our Father ever lives; our home waits to receive us, and our hope is imperishable. O beloved, plead this precious word of Jesus: expect Him to make it good: aim at His glory and your comforts are sure! He will not leave you comfortless.

For Meditation:
Blest Holy Spirit, give me faith
To rest on what my Saviour saith;
May I the promised comforts prove,
Of His divine eternal love:
And daily trust His faithfulness,
Who will not leave me comfortless.