Forsake
A baby is found in a dumpster behind a building, left by a desperate mother who couldn't care for him. Viewers of the evening news wonder, "What would induce a parent to abandon a helpless child like that?" As difficult as this is to imagine, God says it is even more inconceivable that he would forsake us. In fact, he promises never to leave those who trust in him for salvation. God even turned his back on his own Son as Jesus was dying on the cross so that he would never have to abandon us when we are in need.

Humans, on the other hand, are prone to forsake God and his commands. The Bible is full of sad stories of those who turned away from God-even his own chosen people, the Israelites. God is clear that those who forsake him and "go it on their own" will experience disaster. Those who reject God completely will suffer not only punishment, but also the hopelessness of life without him.

The Lord will always be with us.
Deuteronomy 4:31; 31:6
Psalm 27:10; 37:25-28
2 Corinthians 4:7-9
Hebrews 13:5
When Jesus died on the cross, he took all the world's sin on himself. Because God cannot tolerate sin, he briefly turned away from his beloved Son.
Psalm 22:1
Matthew 27:46
Writers of the Bible warn people against turning away from God.
Deuteronomy 31:16-17
1 Chronicles 28:9
Jeremiah 17:13
1 Timothy 4:1
Revelation 2:4-5