“I Am With You”

One night the Lord said to Paul in a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no one will lay a hand on you to harm you, for there are many in this city who are my people.” He stayed there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.

Acts 18:9-11

When Jesus sent His disciples out, He always told them that He would be with them.

Jesus is with us today, as well. That takes into account all of our various activities, the good and bad circumstances surrounding us, the varied responsibilities we have through the course of our days, the storm clouds and the sunshine.

Our Lord is present with us no matter what each day brings. It may be a day of joy or of sadness, of sickness or of health, of success or of failure. No matter what happens to us today, our Lord is walking beside us, strengthening us, loving us, filling us with faith, hope, and love. As He envelopes us with quiet serenity and security, our foes, fears, afflictions, and doubts begin to recede. We can bear up in any setting and circumstance because we know the LORD is at hand, just as He told Paul, “I am with you.”

Practice God’s presence, stopping in the midst of your busy day and say to yourself, “The Lord is here.” And pray that you will see Him who is invisible – and see Him everywhere.

See the LORD while He may be found,

call upon Him while He is near.

Our Daily Bread – March 25, 2009