May 11, 2019: SOAP #3446:  2Samuel 19, 20; Psalm 55; Matthew 28

Scripture:  Matthew (NIV) 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Observation:   My attention has been drawn to the last phrase in the book of Matthew.  “And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

This is the statement of a firm truth.  It is for sure.  He WILL make this happen.

It does not promise that we will be with him, but that He will be with us!  It is not me holding on to Him, but Him holding on to me!  The strength to secure this bond is not in my hand, but in HIS!!!  I might lose my grip, but I need never fear that He will lose His grip on me!

This promise is good “to the very end of the age.”  He will not just get me to the end times and hope that I will make it through.  He will be with me “to the very end of the age.

Application:   His presence changes everything.

Prayer:  Holy Spirit, as I meditate on this verse, speak this promise to my heart.  There will not be a single moment of a single day that I will need to be afraid.  His presence drives away all fear.  Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!