Lo, I Am With You Always, Even Unto the End of the World
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the constant and comforting presence of Jesus in our daily lives, encouraging believers to recognize and rely on Him through faith.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the constant presence of Jesus in our lives, stating that He is with us every day, offering new blessings and unwavering love. No day is too mundane or dark for His presence to be felt, even if we often fail to recognize it. Simpson encourages believers to acknowledge the warmth and stirring of their hearts that come from His abiding presence, much like the disciples on the road to Emmaus. He reminds us that whether we feel His presence or walk by faith, Jesus is always there, ready to reveal Himself when we need Him. The sermon calls for a deeper awareness of His living presence in our daily lives.
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Literally, Jesus is saying, "I am with you all the days." He comes to us each day with a new blessing. Every morning, day by day, He walks with us with a love that never tires and a blessing that never grows old. And He is with us "all the days;" it is a ceaseless abiding. There is no day so dark, so commonplace, so uninteresting that we do not find Him there. Often, no doubt, He is unrecognized, as He was on the way to Emmaus, until we realize how our hearts have been warmed, our love stirred, our Bible so strangely vivified, with every promise seeming to speak to us with heavenly reality and power. It is the Lord!
God grant that His living presence may be made more real to us henceforth.
Whether we have the consciousness and evidence-as they had a few glorious times in those 40 days-or whether we go forth into the coming days as they did most of their days to walk by simple faith and in simple duty, let us know this fact always, that He is with us, a Presence all unseen but real and ready when we need Him to manifest Himself for our relief.
Sermon Outline
- I points: - The promise of Jesus' presence - Understanding the daily blessings - Recognizing His presence in ordinary moments
- II points: - The ceaseless nature of His companionship - Experiencing His love and support - Walking by faith in His unseen presence
- III points: - The importance of awareness of His presence - The impact of His presence on our lives - Living with the assurance of His companionship
- IV points: - The role of Scripture in recognizing His presence - The transformation through His companionship - Praying for a deeper awareness of His presence
Key Quotes
“He comes to us each day with a new blessing.” — A.B. Simpson
“There is no day so dark, so commonplace, so uninteresting that we do not find Him there.” — A.B. Simpson
“Let us know this fact always, that He is with us, a Presence all unseen but real.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- Start each day with a prayer, inviting Jesus' presence into your daily routine.
- Look for signs of His companionship in ordinary moments and reflect on His blessings.
- Engage with Scripture to deepen your awareness of His promises and presence.