What does the Bible say about abandonment?

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The Bible teaches that God does not abandon his people, even when sorrow, fear, or human loss makes them feel alone. Psalm 34:18 says he is near to the brokenhearted, and Psalm 27:10 assures believers that even if earthly parents forsake them, the Lord will receive them. God repeatedly commands courage because his faithful presence rests on his covenant people, as Deuteronomy 31:6, Joshua 1:9, and Isaiah 41:10 declare. Jesus entered the depths of forsakenness on the cross in Matthew 27:46, bearing judgment for sinners so that all who trust him may hear, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5-6). Nothing can separate them from God’s love in Christ (Romans 8:38-39).

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  • Psalms 34:18

    Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves those who have a crushed spirit.

  • Psalms 27:10

    When my father and my mother forsake me, Then Yahweh will take me up.

  • Deuteronomy 31:6

    Be strong and of good courage, don't be afraid, nor be scared of them: for Yahweh your God, he it is who does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you.

  • Isaiah 41:10

    Don't you be afraid, for I am with you; don't be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

  • Matthew 27:46

    About the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lima sabachthani?" That is, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

  • Isaiah 49:15-16

    [15] Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yes, these may forget, yet I will not forget you. [16] Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me.

  • Joshua 1:9

    Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; don't be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.

  • Hebrews 13:5

    Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you."

  • Romans 8:38-39

    [38] For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, [39] nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

  • Hebrews 13:5-6

    [5] Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you." [6] So that with good courage we say, "The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?"

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