Thoughts From the Bible

Read Revelation 22: 8- 13 - In this passage John was admonished to not bow down and worship the angel sent to speak to him. I do not necessary fault John for bowing down. He is seeing a heavenly creature created by God and the message being sent was a holy message.  But John’s behavior is a lesson for us to stay focused on God.  Regardless of the gran deur before us, we are shown here to stay focused on God.   We then here this from God, “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done.  I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and last, the beginning and the en d.” God reminds us He has total control over how this world responds and He will provide for us regardless of what is swirling arou nd us.    

Read Revelation 1:8  "I am the Alpha and the Omega; the beginning and the end," says the LORD God. "I am the One who is, who always was, and who is still to come, the Almighty One."   John is writing under God's direction and/or inspiration.  This is another declaration God has given us.  He is showing us His position in this world that He has created.  We should take both comfort and confidence in who God is.  As the God of all ages, He has provided us with life and love and promised us so much through the Bible He has inspired.  God should be our true north simply because of who He is.