Never!
Hebrews 13:5
"He hath
said" - This is the promise of the eternal, triune God to his beloved,
covenant people. "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." This is a
remarkable, unlimited, unconditional promise, given in the most emphatic
language possible. "God has said, I will never,
no never, no never leave you, nor forsake you." Believer, God means for
you to understand and be confident of his absolute faithfulness to you. This
promise from God assures us of his constant help, guarantees the greatest
possible good for our souls, secures the supply of all our needs, and gives us
comfort for every trouble. It is a promise substantiated by God's immutability,
faithfulness and love. And it is confirmed to our hearts both by the scriptures
and the observation of faith (Gen. 28:15; Deut. 31:7-8; Josh. 1:5; I Chron.
28:20; Isa. 41:10-14; 43:1-5).
"I will never
leave thee, nor forsake thee." These are not the words of a mere man, an
angel, or any other creature. These are the words of God to his elect. GOD THE
FATHER will never leave his children for any reason nor forsake them for any
cause (Isa. 49:13-15; 54:7-10, 14-17). GOD THE SON will never leave the people
he loves nor forsake the souls he has redeemed (Matt. 28:18-20; Phil. 4:4).
Once the Lord Jesus has come to a sinner to be his all, he will never forsake
that sinner and be nothing at all. His immutable love, his precious blood, his
covenant engagements, his faithfulness will not allow it. And GOD THE HOLY
SPIRIT will never leave those in whom he dwells nor forsake those whom he
sanctifies (John
Don Fortner