Do you remember your first heartbreak? Having to separate from the one who you thought was THE ONE! The tears you shed and the thoughts of you never being happy again… 

Perhaps it wasn’t a broken relationship but a friend who betrayed you and that separation left you feeling very angry and hurt. Or maybe the death of a loved one and knowing that you will never see them again has caused a void in your heart. 

Whatever the reason, separation is not usually a happy thing. Some people never ‘bounce back’ and time is not a ‘healer’ for them. Think with me, if being separated from a loved one can hurt so much, imagine being separated from God? Just the mere thought of that is terrifying! But the Bible does speak about separation from God, it says: 

“But your iniquities have separated you from your God;” Isaiah 59:2 

Now we see why the people of Israel kept getting into so much trouble: because they were separating themselves from God. They chose to look the other way, to live in sin and disregard God’s will and commands. And the same happens today. When you decide to do what’s wrong, you are separating yourself from God, and therefore, separating yourself from His blessings and protection.  

The opposite is also true, when you live in obedience to Him, then that gap is closed and God’s blessings are yours for the taking. So if you feel as though you are not benefiting from all that God has to offer, take an honest look at how close you are to Him. Has time, work, money, or friends caused a separation between you and God? 

If so, make the necessary choices and reunite yourself with Him. Yes, you will still have work, friends, money etc., but you will not do anything with those things that displeases God. You will not allow anything to cause a wedge between you and your Father. 

Don’t feel accused by the part that speaks about sin separating you from God. No one is perfect, but God wants our best.  

If you would like help in bridging the gap between yourself and God. Contact me. I’ll be happy to point you in the right direction. 

May the God of the Bible Bless you 

Bishop Bira Joshua