Title: The Importance of First Things
Text:
Genesis 1:1 (HCSB)
1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
John 1:1 (HCSB)
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Observation:
I ended the year reflecting upon the life of Jesus, and the importance He placed on staying connected to His Father in heaven through His prayer life. If Jesus had to pray, then surely I need to pray. Prayer is the life blood of the Church; it is the key that unlocks our lives to the Lord Jesus Christ. Let's do what Jesus did.
Mark 1:35 (HCSB)
35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He got up, went out, and made His way to a deserted place. And He was praying there.
The Bible opens with this declaration, "In the beginning God". The Gospel of John goes back even further in its declaration of the one who existed before Genesis 1:1. It says in John 1:1, "In the beginning was the Word". Oh, how I love Jesus; here is why.
John 1:14 (HCSB)
14 The Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We observed His glory, the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
As my late mother-in-love used to say, "Who wouldn't serve a God like this?" I am determined and committed to putting first things first in 2014. I want to know more of God, and give Him more of me; it's the most I can do.
Matthew 6:33 (HCSB)
33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.
Prayer:
Our Father in heaven, my dear Father, I am so thankful for the Book of Genesis; the book of beginnings. Father, I thank You for Your faithfulness as demonstrated from Genesis to Revelation that shows how You patiently work with Your people to make them what You want them to be.
Father, I am so glad that You are not finished with me yet. So blessed and thankful to be your son. In the name of Your only begotten Son, I pray, Amen.
Philippians 1:6 (HCSB)
6 I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
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Psalm 119:105 (HCSB)
105 Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.
Psalm 2:8 (HCSB)
8 Ask of Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance and the ends of the earth Your possession.
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