“I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS”

This post is written with my daughter Annie in mind…

A few posts back, in the thread of comments, Annie mentioned she liked it when I asked her questions which required mulling.

In Matthew 28:20 the Lord tells us that He will be with us always, even to the end of the age…when He returns and will receive us unto Himself.

Here’s a question for you Annie…

What are the ramifications of the Lord’s promise in Matthew 28:20, “…I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

My mind settles on three issues...these words address our comfort, our commitments, and our conduct.

Regarding our comfort, always is a 100% word…This is a promise that He will never leave us nor forsake us, no matter what trial we are going through. These are words we can draw upon for comfort and assurance during those difficult times. We learn in Mt. 24 that before He returns at the end of the age the times are going to get extremely difficult.

“I am with you always…”

Secondly, regarding our commitments, I’m going to narrow it down to two. The Lord calls His followers to serve in the Body and to bring the good news to the lost. His continual presence empowers us for both of those tasks and we can engage in those endeavors with great joy and diligence knowing He is always with us - providing the strength.

“I am with you always…”

Thirdly, regarding our conduct, the knowledge of the Lord’s continual presence should affect what we think, what we say, how we feel, where we go, and what we do…It should call us to holiness at all times.

“I am with you always…”

Once we belong to the Lord He is with us always…that is truly mind-blowing as well as empowering. It’s something in which I could lose my thoughts for hours…