WEDNESDAY - 16TH JUNE, 2021
MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola ADEJUMO
WITH YOU TILL THE END OF THE WORLD
Matthew 28:20, KJV
"Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
Never say good bye abruptly. Departure is one of the sweet sorrow experiences each of us might need to bear with once in a while.
The verse above reveals the words of a lover to His loved. It takes somebody who has been thinking of how you'll cope to have made that statement. It is a statement of commitment and reassurance.
Jesus was leaving the earth bodily after His resurrection and appearance to His disciples. Now, at departure time while instructing the disciples on what to give attention to - preaching of the gospel worldwide; He said He's with them till the end of the world. Do you know what gives us the go ahead to plunge into preaching the gospel, doing missionary works in localities and on international scenes etc? it is the word of Jesus here. He said, "He's with us till the end of the world." That settles it. His saying He's with us immediately shows we will be opposed in preaching the gospel, for if there's no opposition, there's no need to be with. Who don't know that presence is all that matters and if a greater presence said He's with us when presences of men inspired by the devil may show up to persecute or restrain us, we have reason to be assured of victory. Moses the man of God had open eyes concerning the greater presence.
Exodus 33:15, KJV
"And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence."
Departure isn't easy. It is like being taught on that scene to learn straightaway how to tear part of oneself away from one one has grown familiar with. The apostles off course were breathing heavily, sighing and were encumbered with what would become of their lives now that Jesus, their all in all is leaving. How many of you won't be disturbed if somebody with whom you've formed soul tie or a relationship of husband and wife is to leave you? Since the day his departure is hinted you, you'll begin to take thought for how difficult a lonely life would be. As the day nears, your sobriety will increase mixed with fear. Same happened to the disciples but the words of Jesus reveals His continuity with them even though not in the flesh.
God is thoughtful of all those who have lost a beloved either by temporary separation or death. No wonder Jesus Himself promised the disciples a comforter.
John 14:16, KJV
"And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever."
Any valuable friend that leaves you creates a vacuum in your life. It has to be closed back. May God Himself find men for you and give you assuring words that can strengthen you to face life even at their absence.
PRAYER: Lord, when persecution weakens my feet and mouth, may I remember Your lover's word to me. Lord, gift me Your presence. Redeem me with a comforter always.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 5:1-6:25, Luke 7:11-35 Psalm 68:19-35, Proverbs 11:29-31
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