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In a world that prides itself on how connected we now are to one another, it may be surprising to hear that some experts believe we’re now facing a bit of a loneliness epidemic. One California county has gone so far as to declare loneliness as a public mental health emergency. It seems that no matter the video conferencing software, smartphones with video calls, or even phone calls themselves, people today are feeling more disconnected from one another than ever. With so much darkness around us, we’re all just looking for that one source of light to get us through.

And for those who put their faith and trust in Jesus, they don’t just see a small candle in a dark room but instead are surrounded by a great source of light—a light that promises to be with us, no matter the situation or storm—a light that can never be extinguished, will never flicker away, and will give us strength when we’re at the end of our rope. We have a God who promises to be with us in the loneliest times and who provides strength and shelter whenever we need.

This week, what is one thing you can do to remind yourself that Jesus is always with you? What is one thing you can do to let others know that Jesus wants to always be with them?