"I Am There"

"For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them."

--Matthew 18:20  (NKJV)

From the daily Bible reading on January 26, 2013 of Psalm 21; Matthew 18:15-35; Genesis 47-48.

After Jesus was resurrected and ascended into heaven, He sent down the Holy Spirit to be our Companion, to guide us and direct our prayers, to always be with us.  But before that, Jesus promises that any time two or more of us gather together in His name, He will be there with us.  Not only will the Holy Spirit be present in each of us individually, but Jesus Himself will be present too!  How glorious that God's own Son, the Lord of all Creation, would take the time to join us when we meet in His name!  We could never merit such a generous reward.  It is just another example of our Lord's grace in action, His graciousness on display.  Amen.

Thank You, Jesus, for blessing us with Your holy presence.  Thank You for Your ever faithful grace.  May we never take for granted the Holy Spirit dwelling within us or Your willingness to come join us just because we invoke Your name when we gather together.  For all You do for us, Lord Jesus, we thank You and it is in Your wonderful name we pray.  Amen.