Here are a few Bible verses that emphasize Jesus' promise to be with the faithful until the very end. We will never be able to stand without Jesus, past, present, and for all-time.
Many think we will one day need to stand on our own, and if we fail, we will be lost forever. We will have no mediator, so we must be essentially, "perfect."
At one point before Jesus comes, all decisions will have been made. The world has chosen to be with Jesus or be in rebellion of sin. The faithful will be sealed.
How or when that sealing happens is not fully explained. Nobody will ever be able to stand on their own without Jesus, in perfection.
Jesus would have died on the cross for nothing. If we could stand perfect on our own, Jesus' death was in vain. The Bible makes it clear that Jesus will be with us always, including the very end of this age.
Matthew 28:20 (NIV) "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
This verse is part of the Great Commission, where Jesus is instructing His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations. His promise to be with them "always, to the very end of the age" assures them that He will provide guidance, strength, and presence as they carry out His mission. This promise extends to all believers, providing comfort and confidence that Jesus will never abandon them, regardless of the challenges they may face.
Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'"
This verse quotes God’s promise from the Old Testament (Deuteronomy 31:6, 8) and applies it to the lives of Christians. The assurance that God will never leave or forsake His people serves as a reminder that Jesus, as part of the Trinity, is always present with believers. This helps them maintain their focus on spiritual, rather than material, wealth and provides reassurance of God’s unwavering presence and support.
John 14:16-18 (NIV) "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you."
Jesus promises His disciples that He will send the Holy Spirit, referred to as another advocate or helper, who will be with them forever. This promise emphasizes that even after His ascension, Jesus will continue to be present with His followers through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit’s indwelling presence in believers ensures they are never alone and have continual guidance, comfort, and support from Jesus.
Matthew 18:20 (NIV) "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."
This verse underscores Jesus' presence among believers whenever they come together in His name. It reinforces the idea that Jesus is always with His followers, particularly in their communal worship and fellowship. This presence is not limited by time or space, ensuring that believers can rely on His support and presence in their collective endeavors.
Revelation 1:17-18 (NIV) "When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: 'Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.'"
In these verses, the risen Christ reassures the apostle John with His eternal presence and authority. By declaring Himself the "First and the Last" and the "Living One," Jesus affirms His eternal existence and His victory over death. This assurance is meant to comfort believers with the knowledge that Jesus, who has conquered death, will be with them forever, providing them with hope and confidence even in the face of persecution and trials.
These verses collectively offer profound reassurance of Jesus' perpetual presence and support for the faithful, encouraging believers to trust in His enduring companionship and divine assistance throughout their lives.
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