Nothing transmits us more security than knowing that God is with us. When we have that notion, everything seems easier because we know that we are not alone.
God is always with us, with his arms open to receive us. The problem is that many times we are not with him. Too often we turn away from God, turn our backs on him, and then say we don’t know why things aren’t going right in our lives.
“But if God is with me, why do bad things happen to me?” – We are wondering. The fact that God is with us does not mean that we will never have afflictions. There are times when we go through difficulties, but that does not mean that God has abandoned us.
In the midst of challenges and afflictions, God is present and helps us endure. When we persevere through bad times, we gain maturity and grow in our spiritual life.
God is with you: what the Bible says
I have already commanded you: be strong and brave! Do not be afraid or discouraged! For the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
(Josue 1: 9)
Joshua 1:9 – Be strong and courageous
Keep free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, because God has said, “I will never leave you; I will never leave you.”
(Hebrews 13:5)
What does the Bible say about money?
So do not fear, because I am with you; do not worry, because I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
(Isaiah 41:10)
Be strong and brave. Do not fear or be frightened before those nations, because the Lord his God will always accompany you; he will never leave you or forsake you.
(Deuteronomy 31:6)
Yet in all this we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither what is present nor what is to come, nor powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love that God has manifested us in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(Romans 8:37-39)
Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
(1 Corinthians 3:16)
Look I’m at the door and I knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.
(Revelation 3:20)
I will make you be for this people like an invincible wall of bronze; They will fight against you, but they will not be able to defeat you, because I am with you to save you and deliver you, declares the Lord.
(Jeremiah 15:20)
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And I assure you that I will be with you always, until the end of the world.
(Matthew 28:19-20)
During all the days of your life, no one will be able to face you. Just as I was with Moses, I will also be with you; I will not leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and brave, because you will make this people inherit the land that I promised their ancestors.
(Joshua 1:5-6)
…so that by faith Christ may dwell in their hearts. And I pray that, rooted and grounded in love, you may understand, along with all the saints, how wide and long, high and deep the love of Christ is.
(Ephesians 3:17-18)
When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior!
(Judges 6:12)
Do not forget: the Lord is always with you!