Jesus Is With Us

-January 20, 2024-

Good morning beloved, happy Saturday,

“…lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” ‘Amen.’

(Matthew 28:20b).

Before the the Lord Jesus ascended back to heaven, He gave His disciples the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations, baptize them, and teach them. He promised to be with them to the end of the age.

The presence of the Lord is one of His greatest promises. Sometimes we feel alone, but He is always with us. Hebrews 13:5 clearly tells us, “Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Our dear brother Rick shared a beautiful, encouraging message last Sunday, entitled, “I am Not Alone.” His wife Katelyn sang a solo by that same title. Both were a real blessing. I was thinking not only are we not alone because the Lord is with us, but we are also not alone in the trials we go through, they are part of every believer’s life. We can feel with each other, relate to one another, pray for one another.

The unknown hymn writer wrote, “When in affliction’s valley, I tread the road of care, my Savior helps me carry my cross so heavy to bear; Though all around me is darkness and earthly joys are flown, my Savior whispers His promise: never to leave me alone.” The refrain says, “No, never alone, No never alone; He promised never to leave me, never to leave me alone: No, never alone, no never alone: He promised never to leave me, never to leave me alone.”

With God’s assured presence, we can face anything that comes our way without fear, worry, or doubt. God is our enough: He is big enough, strong enough, rich enough to come through for us. I don’t know what you are going through today, but I do know who is with you.

Have a blessed day in the Lord’s presence. Stay safe and healthy.

Under His wings, and in His strong tower, we find in His presence grace for each hour,

Dean