Much time is spent in Christianity on The Great Commission, Matthew 28:19:
“’Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.’”
It occurs to me on reading this today that we shortchange the following sentence, what I have dubbed “The Great Assurance:”
“’And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’”
Granted, one has to get past the urge to reply with the Airplane inspired quip: “Thanks, Jesus, but quit calling me Shirley,” but having done so, it seems to me that this passage provides great comfort, great assurance. Jesus has given us a tall order, but is not asking us to do this alone, he is agreeing to partner with us in the process of living our lives. I, for one, could use the help.
It occurs to me... 