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Final Words

Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. — Matthew 28:20.

As parents, we do not leave home without putting someone to be in charge with lay-down instructions for everyone to follow. And as we drive out of the entrance of the house, my final words are “behave yourselves”

After Jesus ascended to heaven, the disciples gathered together and prayed (Acts 1:14). They also kept in mind all the teachings and instructions Jesus had given them. It’s clear from the New Testament gospel accounts, written down some years later, that Jesus’ followers in the early church remembered their identity and mission. They were disciples of Jesus, and they were to go and make disciples of Jesus from all nations.

As the disciples began this next chapter as the people of God, they also knew they were not alone. They remembered Jesus’ “last words” telling them that all authority in heaven and earth had been given to him. They also heard a promise: “I am with you always.” But if Jesus was in heaven, how could he also be with them and today with us?

When the believers received the Holy Spirit (Acts 2), that would help to answer some of their questions, but they had to continue in faith, with other questions unanswered. Some even doubted.

Today we may also have doubts from time to time. That doesn’t mean we are no longer believers, and it certainly doesn’t mean Jesus isn’t keeping his promise to be with us always! But in faith, and with his Spirit living in our hearts, we can follow his instructions and trust his promises.

PRAYER

Lord, help us face our fears and doubts. Let your presence with us by your Spirit keep us strong and enlightened. In Jesus’ name Amen.

Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE

Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative

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