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Never Forsaken: The Faithfulness of God in Every Season of Life

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Faithfulness of God in Every Season of Life

Text: “I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.” — Psalm 37:25


A Word for the Weary Heart

Brethren, in a world where promises are broken, where jobs are lost, where sickness comes uninvited, where families sometimes abandon, one question echoes in many hearts: “Has God forgotten me?” But listen carefully to the testimony of David, an old man who had walked with God through valleys and victories alike: “I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken.” That is not empty poetry. That is a lifetime of proof. That is the Spirit of God declaring to us — His people are never abandoned.

 

The Weight of a Lifetime’s Testimony

David uses the Hebrew word ʿāzab — “to leave behind, to abandon.” And he says, “Never.” That word is absolute. Never once had God deserted His faithful ones. This is not a guarantee of riches or an easy life. It is far greater: the assurance that in the fire, in the famine, in the darkest night, God never turns His face away from the righteous. Brethren, the righteous may lose health, wealth, or friends, but they will never lose God’s presence.

 

Stories That Prove the Point

Think of Joseph. Betrayed, sold, imprisoned — yet the Scripture repeats, “But the LORD was with Joseph” (Gen. 39:2, 21). He was never forsaken.

Think of Hagar, cast into the wilderness with her child, ready to die. Yet the “God who sees” opened her eyes to a well (Gen. 21:19). She was never forsaken.

Think of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath. In famine, God multiplied the meal and oil so “the barrel wasted not” (1 Kings 17:16). They were never forsaken.

Think of Paul in his cold prison cell. “All men forsook me,” he said, but then added, “Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me” (2 Tim. 4:16–17). He was never forsaken.

Brethren, is this not enough witness? Every page of Scripture cries: God never abandons His own.

 

Thus Saith the Lord — He Will Not Leave You

Hear these promises and let them sink deep:

“For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever” (Ps. 37:28).

“I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee” (Heb. 13:5).

“Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world” (Matt. 28:20).

These words are covenantal. They are not based on our comfort, but on His unchanging character. If you belong to Him, you are never abandoned.

 

When Faith Meets Life’s Trials

So what does this mean for us, brethren?

When money runs out — trust Him. “Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matt. 6:33).

When friends betray you — remember, “When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up” (Ps. 27:10).

When you feel invisible — know that God saw Hagar’s tears, and He sees yours too — “The LORD is there” (Ezek. 48:35).

When death itself comes near — say with David, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me” (Ps. 23:4). Brethren, not even death is a place where God forsakes His own.

 

A Call to the Faithful

So, beloved, hold fast. Don’t let the storm shake you. Don’t let the silence fool you. God is with you in the dark as much as in the daylight. Make Psalm 37:25 your cry of faith: “I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken.” Keep walking in righteousness. Keep praying. Keep serving. You are never alone.

 

A Warning to the Wayward

But let me speak plainly: this promise is not for the rebellious. Scripture says, “The face of the LORD is against them that do evil” (Ps. 34:16). If you deny Him, He will deny you (2 Tim. 2:12). If you continue in sin, you walk alone — not because God abandoned you, but because you have abandoned Him. Yet even now, if you repent, He will take you back. God has never forsaken a penitent heart.

 

The Blessing of Trusting Him

What do we gain when we live in this promise? Peace in the storm (Phil. 4:7). Confidence in provision (Ps. 37:19). Security in suffering (Isa. 43:2). Hope for tomorrow (Lam. 3:22–23). And above all, the joy of knowing that “The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him” (Nah. 1:7).

 

Final Invitation

So I ask you, brethren, seekers, friends: Will you walk alone, or will you walk with God who never forsakes? Will you trust Him with your life, your soul, your eternity?

To the sinner: Believe, repent, confess Christ, and be baptized for the remission of sins.

To the Christian who has drifted: Come home.

To the faithful: Press on.

Because at the end of your days, when you too can say, “I was young, and now am old,” may your testimony echo David’s: Never forsaken.

Amen.


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Kailanman Hindi Pinabayaan

Ang Katapatan ng Diyos sa Bawat Panahon ng Buhay

Teksto: “Ako'y naging bata, at ngayo'y matanda; gayon ma'y hindi ko nakita ang matuwid na pinabayaan, ni ang kaniyang lahi man ay nagpapalimos ng tinapay.” — Awit 37:25


Isang Pag-aliw Para sa Nanghihina ang Loob

Mga kapatid, sa mundong puno ng kabiguan, pagkawala ng hanapbuhay, pagkakasakit, at pagtatakwil ng iba, hindi maiiwasan ang tanong: “Nakalimutan na ba ako ng Diyos?” Ngunit pakinggan ninyo ang tinig ng isang matandang lingkod ng Diyos — si David — na nagsalita mula sa karanasan: “Ako’y naging bata, at ngayo’y matanda; gayon ma’y hindi ko nakita ang matuwid na pinabayaan.” Hindi ito palamuting salita, kundi isang patotoo ng Espiritu — na ang matuwid ay kailanman hindi iniwan ng Panginoon.

 

Ang Kahalagahan ng Patotoo ni Haring David

Ang salitang Hebreo na ginamit ni David sa “pinabayaan” ay ʿāzab — na may kahulugang iwan, talikdan, pabayaan. At ang kaniyang sinasabi ay malinaw na pahayag: hindi kailanman manyayaring pabayaan.. Hindi nangangahulugang hindi daranas ng hirap ang matuwid, kundi na sa gitna ng lahat ng hirap, hindi tatalikuran ng Diyos ang Kaniyang bayan. Ang pera ay maaaring mawala, ang kalusugan ay maaaring bumigay, ang kaibigan ay maaaring tumalikod — ngunit ang Diyos kailanman ay hindi tatalikuran ang matuwid.

 

Mga Naganap sa Kasulatan na Nagpapatunay

Si Jose, ipinagbili, ikinulong, tinalikuran ng sariling pamilya — subalit sinasabi ng Kasulatan, “At ang Panginoo’y sumasa kay Jose” (Gen. 39:2, 21). Hindi siya pinabayaan.

Si Agar, itinaboy sa ilang kasama ang kaniyang anak, handa nang mamatay — ngunit ang Diyos na nakakakita ay nagbukas ng balon sa kaniyang paningin (Gen. 21:19). Hindi siya pinabayaan.

Si Elias at ang babaeng balo sa Sarepta — sa gitna ng taggutom, hindi naubos ang harina at langis ayon sa salita ng Panginoon (1 Hari 17:16). Hindi sila pinabayaan.

Si Pablo, iniwan ng lahat sa bilangguan — ngunit nagpatotoo siya, “Gayunma’y ang Panginoon ay sumasa akin, at ako’y pinalakas” (2 Tim. 4:16–17). Hindi siya pinabayaan.

Mga kapatid, hindi ba’t malinaw? Sa bawat pahina ng Kasulatan, sumisigaw ang katotohanan: Hindi pinababayaan ng Diyos ang Kaniyang bayan.

 

Ganito ang Sabi ng Panginoon — Hindi Ka Iiwan

Pakinggan natin ang mga pangako ng Diyos:

“Sapagka’t iniibig ng Panginoon ang kahatulan, at hindi pinababayaan ang kaniyang mga banal; sila’y iniingatan magpakailan man.” (Awit 37:28)

“Sapagka’t siya rin ang nagsabi, Kailan man ay hindi kita iiwan ni pababayaan man kita.” (Heb. 13:5)

“At narito, ako’y sumasa inyo palagi, hanggang sa katapusan ng sanglibutan.” (Mat. 28:20)

Hindi ito nakasalalay sa ating ginhawa, kundi sa hindi nagbabagong kalikasan ng Diyos. Kung ikaw ay sa Kaniya, hindi ka Niya kailanman iiwan.

 

Kapag Hinarap ng Pananampalataya ang Buhay

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito sa atin, mga kapatid?

Kapag gipit sa pangangailangan sa buhay — magtiwala. “Nguni’t hanapin muna ninyo ang kaniyang kaharian, at ang kaniyang katuwiran; at ang lahat ng mga bagay na ito ay pawang idaragdag sa inyo.” (Mat. 6:33)

Kapag iniwan ng mga kapamilya — alalahanin: “Kung iwanin ako ng aking ama at ng aking ina, kung magkagayo’y tatanggapin ako ng Panginoon.” (Awit 27:10)

Kapag pakiramdam mo’y walang nakakakita — alalahanin si Agar. Nakita ng Diyos ang kaniyang luha, at nakikita rin Niya ang iyong luha — “Ang Panginoon ay naroroon.” (Ezek. 48:35)

Kapag ang kamatayan ay lumalapit — ipahayag mo gaya ni David: “Oo, bagaman ako'y lumalakad sa libis ng lilim ng kamatayan, wala akong katatakutang kasamaan; sapagka't ikaw ay sumasa akin:” (Awit 23:4)

Mga kapatid, kahit “sa libis ng lilim ng kamatayan” ay hindi iniiwan ng Diyos ang Kaniyang bayan.

 

Panawagan sa mga Tapat

Kaya nga mga kapatid, magpakatatag tayo. Huwag padadaig sa unos. Huwag magpapalinlang sa katahimikan. Ang Diyos ay kasama mo sa dilim tulad din sa liwanag. Gawin mong sigaw ng iyong pananampalataya ang Awit 37:25: “Ako’y naging bata, at ngayo’y matanda; gayon ma’y hindi ko nakita ang matuwid na pinabayaan.”

Magpatuloy sa katuwiran. Magpatuloy sa pananalangin. Magpatuloy sa paglilingkod. Hindi ka nag-iisa.

 

Isang Babala sa Nagpapabaya

Ngunit malinaw din ang babala: Ang pangakong ito’y hindi para sa suwail. “Ang mukha ng Panginoon ay laban sa kanila na gumagawa ng masama.” (Awit 34:16)

“Kung itakuwil natin siya, ay itatakuwil naman niya tayo.” (2 Tim. 2:12)

Kung ipagpapatuloy mo ang kasalanan, ikaw ay maglalakad mag-isa — hindi dahil iniwan ka ng Diyos, kundi dahil tinalikuran mo Siya. Subalit ngayong oras ding ito, kung ikaw ay magsisisi, tatanggapin ka Niyang muli. Sapagkat kailanman hindi Niya pinabayaan ang pusong nagsisisi.

 

Ang Pagpapala ng Pagtitiwala sa Kaniya

Ano ang bunga kapag tayo’y nanangan sa pangakong ito? Kapayapaan sa bagyo (Fil. 4:7). Katiyakan sa panustos (Awit 37:19). Seguridad sa gitna ng hirap (Isa. 43:2). Pag-asa para sa kinabukasan (Panaghoy 3:22–23). At higit sa lahat, ang kagalakan na malaman na, “Ang Panginoo'y mabuti, katibayan sa kaarawan ng kabagabagan; at nakikilala niya yaong nangaglalagak ng kanilang tiwala sa kaniya.” (Nah. 1:7)

 

Paanyaya

Kaya tinatanong ko kayo ngayon: Hahayaan mo bang lumakad kang mag-isa, o sasama ka sa Diyos na kailanman hindi nagpapabaya? Ipagtitiwala mo ba sa Kaniya ang iyong buhay, kaluluwa, at walang hanggan?

Sa hindi pa Kristiyano: manampalataya, magsisi, ipahayag si Cristo, at magpabautismo sa kapatawaran ng mga kasalanan.

Sa Kristiyano na lumamig: bumalik ka na.

Sa matapat: magpatuloy hanggang wakas.

At kapag dumating ang dulo ng iyong mga araw, masabi mo ring kasama ni David: Kailanman hindi pinabayaan.

Amen.


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