Knowing God - Revelation 21:6

(from Pastor)

I am the Alpha and the Omega,

the Beginning and the End.

To him who is thirsty I will give

to drink without cost

from the spring of the water of life.

Revelation 21:6

 

In yesterday’s lesson, we were told of a wonderful blessing: Jesus prays specifically for you and me (see Hebrews 7:25).

 

Let’s add the wonder of this blessing: Jesus, the Alpha and Omega, sees from beginning to end.

 

Why is that good news?

 

When I pray, I pray from my limited, momentary perspective. I know what I want – right now – but I don’t see all of the repercussions. Jesus sees from beginning to end. He knows what’s best for me and my family in the short-term and long-term. He sees reality from the perspective of eternity, and he wants only the very best for me.

 

That’s why we pray for "Thy will [to] be done."

 

In Christ’s Love,

a guy whose perspective is so limited

he needs the big, round, thick glasses

that the movie stars wore in the seventies

(either that, or I just need to pray

for God’s perspective)