How do you press on when you feel tired and isolated? We are soldiers, fighting a spiritual battle. But what can the soldier do when he his comrades have moved on? Either way he is a soldier, and he is expected to press on and continue to fight. That is the choice we made; when Christ redeemed us, he required that we fight on for him, even when we feel alone. So the question is how? How, when you feel like your team has deserted you? God only knows. So why ask me? Why ask others? Go straight to the source of truth, veritas, ask HIM. Only there will you find peace and reassurance.
If this is the refining fire, why don't I see a difference? Why do I still seem the same? I'm supposed to be a fighter, but all I see is the impossible. My child, you can only see the enemy in front of you, you cannot see the whole battle field. You cannot see the difference you are making.
Where is our King to strengthen us? Where is the Lord's love when you most need it? Where is this Father who will never leave you or forsake you? It is there, you just aren't looking for it. Come to the fountain, refresh your weary spirit. You cannot see the love of God, unless you are seeking after him. He has always been there, you just never took the time to be with him.
Don't you understand? You are not deserted! You are not fighting for nothing! You only need to seek out God's love to find it.
Father, we thank you for your word, the Bible. For the encouragement and strength it provides when we feel like we can't go on. Thank you that you are El Roi, the God who sees, and Jehovah-shammah, the Lord is there. You see what we are going through, and you are there. You hear us, whenever we cry out to you. And thank you for your love that is constant and never ceasing. Help us to hold fast onto you, for you are the only firm footing. You are the rock in the floods. Amen.
