WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7

READ: “…And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20b

REFLECT: It’s so interesting that the book of Matthew begins with the promise of Immanuel, God with us (1:23) and ends with Jesus’ last recorded words to us, “I am with you always…”, giving us one final reminder that he is Immanuel. “God with us” isn’t just for Christmas. Because Jesus was born, died and rose again, “God with us” is forever. There have probably been moments in life when you didn’t feel like God was with you. There have probably been moments in life when you wished he wasn’t with you because you were making choices you knew were wrong. But no matter what, God is with us. What can you do today to remind yourself that God is always with you? Thank God today for his constant presence with you.