Loneliness is a growing problem in our society. In spite of the fact we are rarely out of the presence of other people, we can still feel alone. A study by the American Council of Life Insurance reported that the most lonely group in America are college students. Others high on that list are divorced people, welfare recipients, single mothers, housewives, and the elderly. You'll be surprised whom loneliness stalks.
People are lonely.
And the person was serious. It wasn't long before this individual was receiving 10 to 20 calls a day. The pain of loneliness was so sharp that some were willing to try anything for a half hour of companionship. The disciples of Jesus felt alone after the crucifixion of their Lord. They didn't know what to do.