Until the End of the Age 

   “And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” (Matt 28: 20) 

   Over two thousand years ago a baby was born of a virgin; He was the Messiah, the Son of God, come to save the world.  As He promised His apostles, He is still with us and will remain with us until He comes in glory.

   Many have tried to stop Christianity over the years.  The Jewish leaders could not tolerate a Messiah who preached love rather than revenge against their oppressors.  They put Him to death on a cross.  They persecuted His followers, putting many of them to death as well.  But they could not stop Christianity.  For He is with us until the end of the age.

   The Romans tried to eliminate Christians through numerous persecutions.  Nero blamed the burning of Rome on them and began what would be years of horrible torture and death to the followers of Christ.  Still, they could not stop Christianity.  For He is with us until the end of the age.

   Heresies, persecutions, and divisions within the Church leading to various factions have all threatened the truth of the gospel.  What began as one Church formed by Christ has become thousands of sects, all claiming to be the true church.  Division and dispute have taken their toll, but Christianity has survived.  For He is with us until the end of the age.

   Since the beginning there have been those who have tried their best to destroy Christianity.  Christians have been and are still being denigrated, looked down upon, and in many cases, discriminated against because of their beliefs.  Laws have been passed in an effort to force Christians to conform to the new “norms” of society.  In some places even today, they are being martyred for their beliefs.

   The battle to destroy Christianity continues and will continue until Jesus comes again in glory.  There may be dark times to come and more battles to be fought.  However, the ultimate battle was won on a cross over two thousand years ago.  For He is with us until the end of the age. 

So many have rejected You.

They attack You and Your followers.

Yet we stand strong in faith.

For You are with us always. 

Amen