March 24th, 2026 Daily Devotion

A SERIES OF DEVOTIONS BASED ON THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW

JESUS’ PROMISE

Matthew 28:20 “. . . surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” 

A promise is no better than the one who gives it. I can promise you the world, but if you know me you will quickly realize there is no way I can give you the world, nor even a micro-dot of it. Even Musk, Buffet, or Gates, as rich as they are, are limited in what they are able to do. Even the President of the United States has limits. 

The promise in Matthew 28:20 is given by Jesus Christ. Jesus is true God and true man. He has all-power and authority over heaven and earth. (see previous verses of Matthew 28) The are countless documented miracles performed by Him. With Him all things are possible. (Luke 1:37) 

When Jesus says “I am with you always” you can be sure that since He knows all, has all power, is present everywhere you are in the best of care. St. Paul wrote it this way, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. . . If God is for us, who can be against us? . . . (nothing) will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:28, 31, 39)  

Knowing Jesus is with you always assures you that nothing can separate you from the love of God (see Romans 8:38) which is yours through your faith and trust in Jesus Christ. Jesus describes Himself as your Good Shepherd who literally gives His life for you. (See John 10) Since, therefore, He is for you and with you always, His promises are trustworthy, your life is secure because it is anchored on the Rock, Jesus Christ, your Lord and Savior.   

Prayer: Thank You Jesus for being with me always and for the entirety of my life here on earth until the time I will be with you in paradise. In Your holy name. Amen. 

Come Thou almighty King,
Help us Thy name to sing;  
Help us to praise;
Father all glorious,
O’er all victorious,  
Come and reign over us,
Ancient of Days. 

Come, Thou incarnate Word,
Gird on Thy mighty sword;
Our prayer attend.
 Come and Thy people bless,  
And give Thy Word success,   
And let Thy righteousness
On us descend. 

Come, holy comforter,
Thy sacred witness bear  
In this glad hour!
Thou, who almighty art,
Now rule in ev’ry heart,  
And ne’er from us depart,
Spirit of pow’r. 

To Thee, great One in Three,
Eternal praises be
Hence evermore!
Thy sov’reign majesty
May we in glory see,  
And to eternity Love and adore.  

Come, Thou Almighty King // LSB 905

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