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Ever-Present Presence Leviticus 21–22 Matthew 28 Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:20 Matthew 28:–20 During the 2018 World Cup, Colombian forward Radamel Falcao scored in the seventieth minute against Poland, securing a victory. The dramatic goal was Falcao’s thirtieth in international , earning him the distinction of scoring the most goals by a Colombian player in international competition. Falcao has often used his success on the soccer pitch to share his faith, frequently lifting his jersey after a score to reveal a shirt with the words, Con Jesus nunca estara solo: “With Jesus you’ll never be alone.” Falcao’s statement us to the reassuring promise from Jesus, “I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). Knowing He was about to return to heaven, Jesus comforted His disciples by assuring them He’d always be with them, through the presence of His Spirit (v. 20; John :–18. Christ’s Spirit would comfort, guide, protect, and empower them as they took the of Jesus to cities both near and far. And when they experienced periods of intense loneliness in unfamiliar places, Christ’s words would likely echo in their ears, a reminder of His presence with them. No matter where we go, whether close to home or faraway, as we follow Jesus into the unknown we too can cling to this promise. Even when we experience feelings of loneliness, as we in prayer to Jesus, we can receive comfort knowing He’s with us. Reflect & Pray How does the assurance that Jesus is always with you provide comfort? How has He comforted you when you felt alone? Jesus, thank You that I’m never alone because You’re with me. 
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Once we have sincerely invited Jesus into our hearts and lives, He will never leave us. Even when we do not "feel" His presence, He is there. Even when we try to walk away from following Him, He is there, which can be a comfort or a discomfort as I once found out. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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