Fellowship in loneliness
Matthew 28:20 (NKJV)
teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Different types of loneliness invade our lives. Standing at the grave of a loved one, we feel the pangs of separation. When there are no messages on our phones, we long to hear the voice of someone who cares.
Whether your a Pastor, ministry leader, spouse, parent, or child, you have likely experienced loneliness somewhere along life’s journey.
Fellowship in loneliness
If you ache with loneliness, remember the you’re in good company. The Bible gives abundant examples of lonely saints.
Even the apostle Paul, an incredibly gifted and blessed man, was not immune to loneliness. He was taken to heaven and shown things too wonderful to share with earthly beings. He authored much of the New Testament and founded all of the missionary churches during New Testament times. But on occasions, he ached with loneliness. At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them. 2 Timothy 4:16 (NKJV)
Today you may encounter a lonely person hiding behind a smile. If you were that person, how would you hope to be greeted? Friendship is a sure antidote to a lonely soul. Be cheerful medicine to someone today.
Fellowship in loneliness
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Reverend Gary Hoban
Reverend Gary Hoban is the Founder and Director of Refinery Life Australia Limited, an Australian Christian ministry committed to equipping believers, strengthening the Church and contending for the nations through biblical teaching, discipleship and prayer.
An experienced pastor, author, Bible teacher and ministry leader, Reverend Hoban has devoted his life to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, developing Christian leaders and encouraging believers to grow in spiritual maturity and biblical understanding.
His ministry experience includes serving with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in Crusade Director and Training, Counselling and Discipleship Director roles, contributing to evangelism, discipleship and the equipping of Christian workers.
As the leader of Prophetic Intercessors for Australia, he encourages believers to stand in prayer for Australia and the nations, calling the Church to spiritual awakening, biblical righteousness and a renewed commitment to its God-given mission.
His international ministry includes preaching, teaching and equipping Christian communities throughout Australia and Southeast Asia, with a particular heart for strengthening local churches and developing disciples.
Reverend Hoban is the author of several Christian books, including HYBRIDS, 365 Daily Devotions, Beyond the Middle East and Contending for the Nations. His writing explores Christian discipleship, spiritual discernment, biblical prophecy, prayer and the Church's responsibility in a rapidly changing world.
Through Refinery Life Australia, he continues to develop biblical teaching resources, Christian training courses, books and digital ministry initiatives designed to make sound biblical teaching accessible to believers around the world.
His passion is to see a spiritually awakened Church, believers firmly established in God's Word, and nations transformed through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
