ADVENT SEASON
(THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRIST’S BIRTH IN THE SEASON LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS)
28 NAMES OF JESUS
DECEMBER 2, 2020
“‘I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God, ‘who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.’” (Revelation 1:8)
“Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts: ‘I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god. Who is like me? Let him proclaim it. Let him declare and set it before me, since I appointed an ancient people. Let them declare what is to come, and what will happen. Fear not, nor be afraid; have I not told you from of old and declared it? And you are my witnesses! Is there a God besides me? There is no Rock; I know not any” (Isaiah 44:6 – 8).
Name #3: “Alpha and Omega”
Who is like our God? Answer: Nobody. He is the beginning, the end, and everything in-between. Nobody can compare to Him. While I was studying these passages for today’s devotional, I came across some information that I can’t believe I never noticed before, and I would like to share that information with you.
“I am the Alpha and Omega.” This is quite a remarkable statement in the Greek language. The alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. From an alphabet you make words, and Jesus Christ is called the “Word of God” — the full revelation and intelligent communication of God. He is the only alphabet you can use to reach God, my friend. The only language God speaks and understands is the language where Jesus is the Alpha and Omega and all the letters in-between. He is the “A” and the “Z,” and He is the “ABC.” If you are going to get through to God the Father, you will have to go through the Son, Jesus Christ.
How many times do we try to communicate with God in our own language and in our own way? If we are to speak to God, we must go through Jesus. There is no way around it.
Another interesting fact about Revelation 1:8 is that in Greek, the word “alpha” is spelled out but not the word “omega.” One theory as to why it is written this way is because the beginning has already happened but the end is yet to come. Jesus has already come to Earth for the first time, and we are waiting patiently for His return. I like this theory because the book of Revelation is full of prophecy and things to come.
During the holidays, it is easy to get distracted from what matters most. We can get caught up in Christmas decorations, parties, presents, family, or whatever, and not focus on the real meaning of Christmas. The reason we celebrate Christmas is to celebrate the fact that our Creator came to Earth as a baby in order to die on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins.
Everything that we think, say, or do, should begin and end with Jesus. “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31).
Pastor David Guenin