Matthew 28:20: "Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." When the Lord Jesus Christ says He is with us even to the end of the world, the verb tense is present indicative. Present means it is ongoing without a break and indicative means it is a statement of fact. It is a guarantee for us. Matthew's gospel ends with the promise of our Lord's presence in our life. Early in the gospel, we learn that in Matthew 1: 23 that the name of our Savior will be "Immanuel" meaning "God with us." Matthew's ending is a touching reminder of His Name and the promise of His Presence. Regardless of what you face in life, you can do so with the knowledge that He is with you, if you are one of His sheep. He is always with us. That is a great comfort in this time of rising inflation, gas prices, and the uncertainties in our lives. Thank Him for His abiding Presence today.
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