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  LO, I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the continuous and uninterrupted presence
of the living Christ with us, guaranteeing ultimate victory over sin and
death.

Topics: "Assurance in Trials", "Christ's Presence"
Scripture References: Psalm 23:4, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 28:20, John 14:18, John 16:33, Romans 8:31, 1 Corinthians 15:57, Philippians 4:13, Hebrews 13:5, Revelation 21:4

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A.B. Simpson emphasizes the continuous presence of Christ in our lives,
reminding us that Jesus is not a figure of the past but our living Lord
who watches over us. He illustrates this with a story of a chieftain
who, despite being wounded, encourages his men to continue fighting,
paralleling Christ's assurance that He is with us always. Simpson
highlights the importance of recognizing this unbroken presence, which
empowers us to face our battles with confidence. He reassures us that
the struggles we face are temporary and that victory is assured through
Christ. Ultimately, our song will be one of triumph, celebrating the
victory we have through Him.

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This living Christ is not the person who was, but the person who still
is your living Lord. At Preston Pans, near Edinburgh, I looked on the
field where, long ago, armies had been engaged in contest. In the crisis
of the battle the chieftain fell wounded. When they saw their leader's
form go down, his men were about to shrink away from the field. Their
strong hands held the claymore with trembling grip, and they faltered
for a moment. Then the old chieftain rallied strength enough to rise on
his elbow and cry: "I am not dead, my children, I am only watching you-
to see my clansmen do their duty." And so from the other side of Calvary
our Savior is speaking.

We cannot see Him, but He says, Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the
end of the world (Matthew 28:20).

Notice how He puts it: "I am"-an uninterrupted and continuous presence.
Not "I will be," but the guarantee of an unbroken presence to remain
with us forever. Soon the conflict shall be done, Soon the battle shall
be won; Soon shall wave the victor's palm, Soon shall sing the eternal
psalm. Then our joyful song shall be, I have overcome through Thee.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ab-simpson/lo-i-am-with-you-always/
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