Too often in church or Bible study, I tend to intellectualize my faith and don't allow the glory and majesty of our Heavenly Father to wash over me. I might want to raise my hand heavenward in church, but self-consciousness keeps it at my side. Whether it is because I have watched too many Clint Eastwood movies, or was raised a Southern Baptist, I am not sure. But I do know that my worship experiences have been stunted because of my inability (unwillingness?) to outwardly demonstrate my love and passion for God.
However, Revelation 22:13 got an audible "Amen" and raised hand from me this morning. (Does is it count if no one else is around? It's that whole falling-tree-in-the-forest-debate.) Revelation 22:13 reminds us that Jesus Christ is the Alpha and Omega. The Beginning and the End. He is it. Nothing else matters when compared to Him. All our life here on earth is just a brief happening between the bookends of the Alpha and Omega. My sole job as a Christian is to bring as much glory to God as possible during my short time on the third rock from the sun. Storing up treasures here on earth- foolishness. Trying to impress colleagues at work- vanity. Compromising my faith so everyone will like me- cowardly.
Alpha/Omega; First/Last; Beginning/End---What more can there be? All glory and honor to God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit, the triune God.
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