Alleluia! Behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Alleluia!

Reflection: You are not alone. (read Matthew 28:16-20)

I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty sure that my mom had “eyes in the back of her head.” This trait seems to be something that goes along with the “office of Mommy.” As Mother’s Day approaches, give her a kiss, and thank her for her ever present watchfulness.

This is not only a month where we thank God for the watchful eyes of our mothers ut it is also a month where we thank God for His watchful eyes. May 1st we celebrate Ascension Day. This day of the church year is often not given enough attention. For this is a day where the Christian living now hears wonderfully comforting words from our Lord.

Though Jesus ascended into heaven, He did not leave us alone. Before His death, Jesus promised His disciples that He “would not leave them as orphans” (John 14:18) and before His ascension He promised them that “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)

On Ascension Day, the Church recognizes that our God has more than just, “eyes in the back of His head.” Our God not only sees and knows our every move, but He is also with us, even in us, every step of the way. This He has promised us. (1 Corinthians 6:19) By faith through Word and Spirit we are greatly comforted by this truth.

In Jesus’ ascension we learn that we are not alone. We also learn that Jesus is doing something very special for His Church, right at this very moment. He is preparing a place for us in heaven, so that we may be with Him forever! (John 14:3)

In this world of trouble faithful mother’s make sure their children are safe. If this is true of mother’s, how much more is it true of our heavenly Father? Take comfort in knowing that Jesus is with you, you have His promise. Let this word of Christ dwell in you richly!

Alleluia! Behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Alleluia!

In Christ,
Pastor Sherrill

(Note: The ancient Christian symbol in the middle of the page is the “all seeing eye” reminding us that the Triune God sees and knows all things. Hebrews 4:13)