Loneliness comes with the territory of isolation, disability, and chronic illness. Even when people are all around, we can still feel lonely. We often long for friendship.

We can have Someone, a dear Friend, walking this journey with us. Jesus, while King of Kings and Lord of Lords, the Son of God, is also the Friend of sinners. He is the friend of people like you and I.

• Matthew 11:19: “The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.” Jesus had a reputation of being a friend to the people who were outcast by others.
• Mark 3:21: “And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself.” Jesus had close friends who were trying to pull him out of the crowd.
• Luke 12:4: “⁴ And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.” Jesus cared about His friends and did not want them to be afraid.
• John 15:13-15: “¹³ Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. ¹⁴ Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. ¹⁵ Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.” He gave His life for us.

We are told in Hebrews 13:5b that He will never leave us nor forsake us.

Jesus loves you and me. When we feel the most lonely, we can draw near to this dear Friend. If you do not have a personal relationship with Jesus, we would love to help you know how to do that. You may contact us here or in our group on Facebook.

I love this song by Ron Hamilton as it sums up who Jesus is and His friendship with us.

“My Very Best Friend” ~Ron Hamilton

“Chorus

Jesus sticks closer than a brother;
Every moment He is near.
I know He never will forsake me;
He has conquered all my fear.
Jesus sticks closer than a brother;
On His love I can depend.
King of Kings, Lord of Lords,
Conquering Son–
Though all of these, He’s my very best Friend.

1 Jesus is exalted; Every knee shall bow to honor Him.
Praise the Prince of Heaven; Join the angels and the seraphim.
Though He rules creation, Even though He reigns above,
From His throne on high Jesus came to die;
Taste His wondrous love.

2 Glory to the Savior, All my praise shall be to Christ alone:
He is my foundation, He’s my rock, and He’s my cornerstone.
Like a mighty fortress, He is evermore the same;
Yet He died for me on Mount Calvary:
Now I bear His name.”