by Randy Fishell, editor
This past Sabbath I (Randy) attended the Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church in South Bend, Indiana. What a wonderful time it was; awesome music and powerful preaching combined for a highly meaningful Sabbath experience.Because the pastor, Dr. Norman Knight, made such a positive impression on me, I asked him to share a special message just for Guide readers. Here it is. .jpg) Greetings, Guide readers!
As you enter the new year of 2008, I would share with you what Jesus left us as his last remarks before he went to heaven. He wanted to give us a gift so every child of God may be assured that no matter what challenges we may face in this Christian journey, there is one thing of which we can be assured: Jesus will always be there with us and for us. Jesus said in Matthew 28:20, “Lo, I am with you always, even until the end of the world.” In the original language, that verse gives the clear, distinct sense that Jesus is near. Indeed, it literally says, “It’s Me, it’s Me.” When you wonder if there is anybody with you, just remember Jesus says, “It’s Me, it’s Me.” When you are struggling with those tough concepts in your classes, or powerful peer pressure, or puzzling family problems, or complex decisions for your future, or when you bow in prayer to do the work of the Lord, please remember that Jesus is saying in all the circumstances of your life now and in the future, “It’s Me. It has always been Me that has been with you. And I will walk with you, and I will talk with you, and I will tell you that you are mine own." Again, have a great 2008!
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