Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
May 11, 2022: SOAP #4542:  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: These are the last verses in the book of Matthew.  Jesus was preparing to leave.  He told them He had all authority and commanded them to “go and make disciples of all nations…”  Then He DID NOT say, “I shall return,” or, “I’ll be back,” or, “Let’s meet back here again later.”  He DID say, “I am WITH YOU always…” “…to the very end of the age.”

APPLICATION: The One who walked on earth as a man until the day He ascended into heaven is with me through the presence of The Holy Spirit.  24 hours a day, wherever I am, He is with me.  He is my wisdom and my strength.  Like the Psalmist I can say, “I will fear no evil for You are with me.” (Psalm 23:4)

This is not me promising to be with him, but Him promising to be with me!  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!

PRAYER: Lord, I know I have the responsibility to “stick” with you but in these verses, I hear you promise to “stick” with me. (Proverbs 18:24) Thank you, thank you, thank you! Amen.

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