Right after the spiritual high of today’s verse, in 1 Kings 18, Elijah was sure he was the only one left who loved the Lord.

He felt isolated and afraid for his life, but God assured Elijah that he was not alone. Not only did God provide for Elijah’s physical needs, but He also exhibited His power and holiness through Elijah to hundreds of unbelievers.

When the disciples were with Jesus right before His return to heaven in Matthew 28, they were experiencing a good deal of nervousness, anxiety, and grief.

They weren’t ready to face the Roman government and their own Jewish leaders without Jesus. They weren’t ready to say goodbye to the man who had been their constant companion for three years — the man they now understood was their Savior and Messiah, the Son of God. But Jesus took care of that. His last words were a promise. Jesus promised to be with them always. Forever.

Jesus’ promise to be with the disciples “… to the end of the age” wasn’t just for them. His promise is for you, too.

Your face, your thoughts, your heart’s desires, everything about you is forever engraved on God’s heart and God’s mind. Praise God! He and His Son, your Savior, Jesus, will be with you always.