God Is Present Everywhere
This is an audio recording of God is Present Everywhere the Day 15 entry in Today: Devotions for Seafarers (Vol. 2) by Jason Zuidema.
Listen to the audio by Donielle Hart Goad or read the text below:
“Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.””
Having a good friend on board ship often makes the contract more enjoyable. The great sights and sounds of the maritime world are impressive even when seen alone, but when we are able to share them with someone else, we savor them even more. Even the pictures we take when we are alone are meant to bring our family members virtually along on the journey. The same is true of our Christian journey.
Though some have walked the pilgrim path relatively alone, we are meant to walk it with others. God's people are not lone rangers in the life of faith. Rather, we are brothers and sisters connected in Christ's body by the closest of bonds.
We are tied together with Christ. More than anyone else, he is our travel companion. Though Jesus went physically to heaven, he is present through his Spirit wherever we are, wherever we go, with each step we take.
But he is not just an observer. Christ provides for us: he has promised to give us everything we need to make it to the end. He binds us with his body, the church, and he fills us with his Spirit. He is with us to bring true comfort and real enjoyment in all the thrilling episodes of life's journey. As our Lord promised his disciples before he ascended into heaven, he is with us always.
For Further Thought
Why is it important to be friendly with other crew members?
What is it like to be on a ship without friends?
Is it important to you that Jesus promises to be present with you always? Explain.
Prayer
God of the universe, I need you to be present with me today. I need you to protect me in all my work so that I will bring glory to you. May your Spirit bring me your comfort and joy. Amen.
