Often, we see in movies that a dying person promises loved ones that they will be watching over them and be ever present with them, even after their death. The promise is designed to comfort and encourage people about to experience loss. The promise is designed to strengthen and tell the grieving loved ones that they will not be alone.
In Matthew 28:20 Jesus tells His disciples, “And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Though He was leaving His disciples on earth as He ascended into heaven, Jesus made the promise of never leaving them. This comfort is designed to make them and us strong and unafraid because His presence, power, and love will be upon us no matter what we may be going through. As His disciples today, we can trust that we will not be left alone or forsaken. Unlike the promises in the first paragraph, Jesus has the power and authority to fulfill His promises, so He can be fully trusted.
Reluctant Retiree 