Some final instructions from Jesus Christ our creator and Lord… “…go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, even to the end of the age.” (Matt. 28:19-20)
When Jacob was traveling toward Haran. The Lord said, “I AM WITH YOU, and I will protect you wherever you go.” (Gen. 28:15) “The LORD told Joshua, “Today I will begin to make you a great leader…I AM WITH YOU, just as I was with Moses.” (Josh. 3:7) “Don’t be afraid, for I AM WITH YOU. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.” (Isa. 41:10)
God told Jeramiah the armies of the kingdoms of the north will fight you, but they will fail. “For I AM WITH YOU, and I will take care of you.” (Jer. 1:19) David said, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for YOU ARE WITH ME…” (Psa. 23:4) One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. FOR I AM WITH YOU, and no one is going to attack and harm you…” (Acts 18:9-10)
LOOK FOLKS, NO MATTER WHERE WE ARE, NO MATTER WHAT WE’RE FACING, NO MATTER WHAT WE ARE GOING THROUGH, THE LORD IS ALWAYS WITH US…
-Bill Stockham