Matthew 28:19–20: Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Dr. G. Campbell Morgan told about an experience in his life that involved this statement. Early in his Christian life, Morgan used to visit several ladies once a week to read the Bible to them. When he came to the end of Matthew’s Gospel, Morgan read, “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of this age.” He added, “Isn’t that a wonderful promise?” One of the ladies quickly replied, “Young man, that is not a promise—it is a fact!” There are no conditions for us to meet, or even to believe; for Jesus Christ is with us. Paul discovered this to be true when he was seeking to establish a church in the difficult city of Corinth. Obeying this commission, Paul came to the city, won people to Christ and baptized them and taught them the word. When the going was tough, Paul had a special visit from the Lord: “Be not afraid … for I am with thee.” The phrase “the end of the age” indicates that our Lord has a plan; He is the Lord of history. As the churches follow His leading and obey His Word, they fulfill His purposes in the world. It will all come to a climax one day; meanwhile, we must all be faithful. 1
Your Word is Truth
The best cure for a wandering Christian is to stay in His Word, obey His Word, be actively serving in the fellowship, and be committed to making disciples. But all of that assumes that the believer is abiding with Jesus and walking in the Spirit. Spiritual works are never a substitute for a surrendered life that is loving God without conditions.
He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! –Revelation 22:20
You Alone are God
We leave Him; He never leaves us. – TWEET IT
Your Will be Done
Lord, thank You for loving me, leading me, and never leaving me.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
