“And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, “Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last.” Rev. 1:17
It was beloved John, who was selected to be the final mouthpiece in God’s amazing revelation of Jesus Christ to the church and witness to all humanity, of things that are shortly to take place.
Familiarity with and love for our precious savior must never deflect our reverence of Who He is, nor must the dreadful awe of His eternal Presence prevent us from resting our head on His bosom and walking and talking with Him in the cool of the day. For He laid His right hand on John, just as He does with each of His fearful children saying, fear not, it is I, don’t be afraid.
The gentle touch of His right hand and the comforting words that fall from His lips are for all God’s children. He is to be first and last in every area of our lives just as He was with John, for He is the beginning and the end of creation, and we are that new creation in Christ.
He is the beginner and finisher of our faith, for in Him we live and move and have our being and He is the Alpha and Omega of our hope for He is our resurrected Lord, Whose soon return floods us with that blessed Hope which quickens the heart of all who trust in His name.
Prayer
Thank You Lord for the wonderful revelation of Jesus Christ and the glorious hope that I have in You. I pray that Jesus be first and last in every area of my life, as I wait in glorious anticipation of His return, in Jesus name I pray, AMEN.