In God’s Word we are told that one day, all things will fade away but God’s wonderful Word never will. This has to be one of the most encouraging verses in Scripture aside from knowing that Jesus will never leave nor forsake us, and of course, the promise that He will someday soon return to take us home.
But what happens when a believer strays from the course of the Bible? Maybe you or someone you know have sliden slightly away from the Bible. Perhapse you’ve stopped going to church, or fellowshipping with Christians who typically assist in keeping you accountable. If this is you, I have a word for you.
Though you may have temporarily placed the Lord in the back seat and taken up romance novels instead of the Bible, I want you to know that Jesus has not moved. He has not taken His focus off of you His beloved child. He loves you now, and He will never take that love from you no matter what it is you may have done or how terrible of a person you think you might be. God does not work like that. Even if you feel so distant from the reach of our Savior, I assure you that you’re never too far. Jesus is right behind you waiting for you to turn around, see His loving hands reaching toward you, and run into His arms. He knows that your backsliddenness is only temporary, and that is why He will never give up on you. I feel such an urgency to write this devotional to you because I know that there are so many struggling children of God who truly believe that they can not be redeemed. But this is nothing more than a lie from the enemy Satan. Do not believe this lie. Just repent, pick up your Bible, and return to God. May I suggest you begin by reading John 3, 14-15? These chapters in the New Testament remind us of Jesus’ love and devotion to us, His special children. If you are struggling and would like someone to pray for you or encourage you in your journey back to the Bible, I’d love to help. Please contact me and I’d be happy to assist.

Reflect:
1. Do you find yourself currently in a backslidden relationship with Jesus Christ?
2. Do you believe that Jesus is still in love with you and has not given up on you?
3. If you do not believe this, would you pray to God and specifically ask Him to lead you back into his flock?
4. Believe that He will do what He said and that He wants nothing more than to welcome you home.

Pray With Me:
Dear Jesus,
Thank you for never giving up on me. I am so thankful Lord that you forgive, love, and show me grace when I least deserve any of it. I thank you Jesus that you’re always standing right beside me waiting for me to turn to you even when the world pulls at me. Father I pray that you’d continue to pull me closer to you and deeper into your Word. Thank you for free access to the Bible and for the special instructions you have left for me there. I pray that daily I’d hide your Word in my heart and that I’d vividly live it out. Thank you for the love you show me even though I’m just a sinner. I love you, Jesus.
Amen