Open Heaven 3 July
MEMORISE: “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.”- (Revelation 22:13)
BIBLE READING: Colossians 3:1-4 (KJV)
If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
Read yesterday’s Open Heaven Devotional here
One major attribute of God is the fact that He occupies the beginning and the ending of everything that exists. In other words, when we look at the beginning of everything that exists, the first personality we find is God and as we travel through eternity, we will still find God. As a matter of fact, this attribute makes Him the God that He is. The implication of the above revelation is that our God is in January of every year, and if you are privileged to see December of the same year, you would find Him there, taking charge of every minute until the last day of the year. God is in control of everything that happens, both now and in the future. Nothing catches Him unawares.
Now, what lessons can we learn from these truths about the Almighty God? One, He does not only know our beginning, He determines it. Two, because He determines our beginning, He also determines our ending. Three, because He determines our ending, it is wisdom for us to completely hand over our lives to Him. This is because He knows how best to keep it for us. Paul, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ, being assured and persuaded of this truth, writes in (2 Timothy 1:12):
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless, I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
Beloved, I want you to commit your life unto Jesus Christ, whose name is the Alpha and the Omega, knowing very well that He knows the end of this year from the very beginning. He will direct your path unto righteousness which is obtainable only through His accomplished work of redemption and He will keep you away from all evil. If you are still contemplating giving your life to Him, please do this today without further delay (2 Corinthians 6:1-2).
The gospel was preached to a man but he decided to postpone the day of his salvation. Unfortunately for him, he died before he could decide for Jesus Christ. This will not be your portion in Jesus’ name. May the Almighty God keep you, bless you and see you through the remaining part of the year in Jesus’ name.
PRAYER POINT: Father, You are the Alpha and the Omega. Please keep my going out and coming in throughout the rest of this year and lead me in the path of righteousness in Jesus’ name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 40-42
Thank you for studying today’s Open Heaven – The Alpha and Omega – written by Pastor Enoch A.
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Open Heaven 3 July 2021
