You’re Never Alone: God’s Nearness In Every Season Series

Title: You’re Never Alone: God’s Nearness in Every Season

Text: Deuteronomy 31:6

“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”

Introduction:

“A man once visited a remote mountain lodge. At night, the power went out, and the darkness felt overwhelming. The man fumbled for a flashlight, his heart racing, until the innkeeper calmly said, “Don’t worry—the generator is already running. The lights will come back on.”

A few seconds later, the room filled with light. The power had never left. The man’s fear came not from absence, but from awareness.

That is often how we experience God’s nearness. When life goes dark—through grief, uncertainty, or fear—we assume God has stepped away. But Scripture reminds us that God does not come and go with our feelings. “The Lord is near to all who call on Him” (Psalm 145:18). His presence is constant, even when our awareness flickers.

God is not always loud, but He is always near. He is closer than the air we breathe, nearer than our next thought, present in every valley and every ordinary moment. Faith is not about bringing God closer—it is about opening our eyes to the One who has never left.

Truth: God’s presence is not proven by what we feel, but by what He has promised.

Loneliness is one of the most common human experiences. You can be surrounded by people and still feel completely alone. Seasons of loss, transition, fear, or exhaustion often whisper the same lie: You are on your own.

But Scripture speaks a louder truth—you’re never alone. From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals Himself as the God who stays, who walks with His people, and who refuses to abandon them even in their darkest moments.

God’s presence is not based on our circumstances, strength, or faithfulness—but on His.

Four Truths About God’s Faithful Nearness:

1. God Goes With You (Past and Present)

“The LORD your God goes with you.” (Deut. 31:6)

Israel stood on the edge of uncertainty. Moses was gone. The future was unclear. Yet God promised His presence. His nearness was not tied to comfort, but to covenant.

Truth: God does not wait on the other side of your struggle—He walks through it with you.

Here are three reassuring signs that God is walking with us through tough times, grounded in Scripture and pastoral wisdom:

• His Peace Shows Up Where It Shouldn’t

When circumstances are still hard but your heart is held steady, that peace is not natural—it is God’s presence.

“The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)

Peace does not remove the storm; it reminds you that you are not facing it alone

• Strength Comes a Day at a Time

You may feel worn down, yet you keep going. Grace meets you daily, not all at once.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)

God often walks with us by giving just enough strength for today.

• He Sends Help in Unexpected Ways/Woman on roof/flood/ canjun navy, National Guard, Coast Guard

A timely word, a supportive friend, a Scripture that stands out—these are quiet reminders that God sees and cares.

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.” (Psalm 34:18)

God’s presence is often revealed through the people and provisions He places along the path.

Reminder: God doesn’t always remove the hardship, but He never removes His presence.

2. God Stays With You in the Valley

“I will fear no evil, for You are with me.” (Psalm 23:4)...Thou I walk through the valley...

The valley is not evidence of God’s absence. It is often the place where His presence becomes most personal. The Shepherd doesn’t shout instructions from a distance—He walks beside His sheep. Who would you want more than Christ

Truth: You are not abandoned in your hardest moments.

“Footprints in the Sand” The poem tells of a person looking back over their life and seeing two sets of footprints in the sand—one theirs and one God’s. During the hardest seasons, they notice only one set of footprints and question why God seemed absent. God replies that during those painful times, He did not leave them—He carried them.

The message is simple and powerful: when life was most difficult, God was closest. Short Quoted Line (Excerpt) “When you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.”

Many believers feel abandoned in seasons of suffering because they can’t see progress, feel strength, or sense movement. But Scripture reminds us that God’s presence does not depend on our awareness. “The Lord will not forsake His people” (Psalm 94:14).