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Scripture Meditation No. 1619
AATHAVAN | Monday, 14.07.2025
“For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee. In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy Redeemer.” — Isaiah 54:7–8 (KJV)
At certain times in life, when afflictions follow one after another or when our prayers seem to go unanswered, we may become discouraged. Casual believers who pray routinely without maintaining a real relationship with God may not fully grasp this experience. That’s because they have never known the personal depth of a divine relationship. But for those of us who live in spiritual communion with God, even a momentary sense of His silence — this "small moment of forsaking" — can feel heavy and disheartening.
During such times, various negative thoughts may trouble us. Our faith may begin to waver. We may wonder, “Has God truly abandoned me?” But dearly beloved, we need not doubt. Because our Lord Jesus Christ has clearly promised:
“All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” — John 6:37 (KJV)
Yes, beloved, when we live a life that is pleasing to Him, God will never completely forsake us. As today’s meditation verse states, though He may hide His face from us for a brief moment in a burst of wrath, He will gather us with everlasting mercy.
It is through this “momentary forsaking” that we begin to discern and learn many spiritual truths:
1. The Reality of Life Without God
We begin to understand, even experientially, how miserable and forsaken life is without the presence of God. This realization makes us crave His nearness. We come to see that without Him, we are nothing. His presence is not optional — it is essential.
2. The Silence in Prayer
When He hides His face, it may feel like our prayers are not being heard. We sense a lack of help from above. Yet this draws us to recognize that every spiritual and earthly blessing we receive comes only through the will of heaven.
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights…” — James 1:17 (KJV) We come to see that it's not merely our prayers that bring results — but God’s grace is the deciding factor.
3. His Watchful Presence Even in Silence
Even when it appears as if God has forsaken us, He never truly leaves. Just as a mother gives her toddler space to stumble and learn to walk without immediately picking them up, so does God allow us to experience certain spiritual falls. But when danger arises, He swiftly lifts us up. Through these moments, we come to understand His personal love more deeply.
Yes, beloved, even when we live sincerely before God, negative circumstances may still arise. But do not be discouraged. These are merely brief moments when God hides His face. They are temporary. Let us continue our spiritual walk with faith.
“Son, daughter, be not dismayed; with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy Redeemer.”
Gospel Message by: Bro. M. Geo Prakash
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