by furaha nchimbi | 16 August 2022 08:46 am08
Throughout Scripture, Jesus Christ reveals Himself through powerful names and titles, each shedding light on who He is and what He means for humanity. One of the most profound declarations He makes is found in the Book of Revelation:
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”
Revelation 1:8 (NIV)
This declaration appears again in:Revelation 21:6: “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life.”Revelation 22:13: “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. Symbolically, Jesus is saying that He is both the starting point and the ending point of all things. He is the origin and the consummation, the author and the finisher (cf. Hebrews 12:2, KJV). This expression emphasizes His eternal nature and sovereign authority over time, creation, and destiny.
It’s not just about being present at the beginning and end of history it’s about being the source of everything and the goal toward which everything is moving.
“Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.”
John 1:3 (NIV)
In Revelation 19:13, we read:
“He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.”
Revelation 19:13 (NIV)
This is echoed in John 1:1–2:
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.”
Jesus is the living Word, the divine Logos. Wherever the Word of God is honored, read, and lived Christ is present and active.
The prophet Isaiah foretold the coming of the Messiah with this powerful declaration:
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
This reveals the multi-faceted identity of Christ. Where there is true, enduring peace peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7) Christ is reigning, because He is the Prince and author of that peace.
Jesus being the Alpha and Omega has personal and practical implications. It means that in everything your days, your weeks, your years, your work, your family He must be both the foundation and the fulfillment.
Before you check your phone or rush into the busyness of life, spend time with the Lord. Begin each day by acknowledging His presence and committing your plans to Him.
“In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:6 (NIV)
Likewise, end your day in gratitude and reflection. Jesus is not just the start of your day He desires to complete it with peace and purpose.
Sunday, the first day of the week, is a biblical day of gathering and worship (Acts 20:7). It represents starting your week with God’s people and God’s Word. Regular worship and fellowship realign your focus and invite divine favor into your week.
The Israelites were commanded to hold sacred assemblies at the beginning of each month (cf. Numbers 10:10, Ezra 3:5). This was a way of dedicating time to the Lord and acknowledging His provision. Today, this principle still applies. Don’t move into a new month casually pause to thank God, and offer your resources with gratitude.
The beginning and end of each year are pivotal. Many churches hold watchnight services or New Year’s Eve vigils to seek God’s direction for the coming year. Prioritize being in God’s presence during these moments. It’s better to lose a worldly opportunity than to miss a divine one.
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing…”
Proverbs 3:9–10 (NIV)
When starting a new job or business, give your first earnings to God not as a superstition, but as an act of worship and trust. Trusting God with your first allows Him to bless the rest.
Just as Hannah dedicated Samuel to the Lord (1 Samuel 1:27–28), we are called to entrust our children to God’s purposes. Don’t merely “hope” your children will follow God lead them. Invest in their spiritual formation, just as you would their education or health.
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:6 (ESV)
In every area of your life, make Jesus the beginning and the end. Don’t insert Him in the middle and expect divine results. He is not just a helper He is the foundation and the goal.
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
Revelation 22:13 (NIV)
When you begin and end all things with Christ, you align yourself with His will, His timing, and His favor. This is the key to a life full of divine testimony, purpose, and peace.
Maranatha.
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