Alpha and Omega
DAY 52 WRITTEN BY: KEN BRUNER-
Revelation 22:13
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.
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The Book of Revelation begins and ends with the declaration of Jesus as Alpha and Omega (See Revelation 1:8). What a powerful statement – Our Savior is the Ultimate – there is nothing before Him and there is nothing that follows Him! Not only is the Initiator and the one who brings all things on Earth to their sovereign conclusions, He takes care of everything in between.
Literally, Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek Alphabet. Think of it this way: Jesus is A to Z, the beginning, the end, and everything in between. Everything in Scripture points to Jesus and it’s all about His ministry of reconciliation – reconciling God to man!
Not only does God have a plan for all of humanity, He has a plan for us as individuals. Consider Philippians 1:6
“I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
He is OUR A to Z – He began a good work in us when we surrendered our lives to Him and He is carrying it on to completion, sanctifying us until we are glorified.
What a comfort to follow, serve, and obey the Alpha and Omega! We know that He has a plan that He not only set into motion, but oversees. Yes, we are “works in progress”, but in the hands of a Sovereign God who never abandons a project and is faithfully molding us into the image of His Son.
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Mighty Alpha and Omega, who created and sustains all things, how grateful we are that we matter to you. Thank you for choosing and calling us! Thank you for not abandoning the works of your hands and for shaping us into the image of Your Son. Thank You for always working for our good and Your glory – may we faithfully seek You and surrender to You by living lives of obedience!
