Day 11: Alpha and Omega
Revelation 1:8
The God that we serve was present, is present, and will be present to come. I am not sure which of those three have most affected your spiritual journey, but I want to encourage you that God is in the business of redemption through His presence.
Our past—where we have been—shapes who we are today. It is just the reality of our human life. Some of us have had amazing pasts full of great parents, a solid faith, and lots of ice cream. Others of us have had pasts we would have rather fast-forwarded through—marked by divorce, confusing spiritual grounding, and lactose intolerance. Regardless of how you started, Jesus can redeem your past by His presence. His love is bigger than who you used to be.
Our present—some of us read this today needing answers for the now. The answers won’t be in the questions we are asking but in the person we are pursuing. Jesus redeems our present.
Our future—the unknown is a scary thing. We don’t know what our life will look like or what God’s plans are for you and me. But I promise you something—Jesus can redeem where you’re headed with His presence.
Make today a day where you allow Jesus to show you His presence and that your pursuit of Him would take top priority. We serve a big God whose presence is transformative. May we allow Him to be the life change in us!
Reflection Prayer
God, thank You for not being limited by the clock or the calendar. You are a God that does redemptive work that transcends time. I ask that You meet us today on the journey to know You more. You are the God who was, who is, and is to come! Thank You for Your life-changing presence. May Your greatness shine all the more as You redeem our Alliance family for greater Kingdom work. Amen.
Week 2: The Eternality and Unchangeableness of God
This week, we journey into the timeless nature of our Almighty Creator who exists beyond the constraints of time. His character remains steadfast and unwavering throughout eternity. We are reminded that every good and perfect gift originates from God, and His faithfulness endures forever. Jesus Christ, the Alpha and Omega, stands as a constant presence throughout time, unchanged from yesterday to today and into eternity. As we meditate on these foundational truths, our prayers are rooted in the unchanging character of our eternal God. Draw comfort, confidence, and hope from His immutable nature as we lift our hearts to Him in prayer.
— Scott Wakeley