Scripture
“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.”

Observation
The introduction to the Revelation says that it is as revelation from (or of) Jesus Christ. There is a blessing to everyone who reads these words out to the church, and to those who obey its message.

Jesus is the beginning and the end, the Alpha and Omega. He set us free from our sins by dying for us. He made us into a kingdom of priests. He is coming soon, and all the nations of the world will mourn for him.

Application
The message of Revelation is that God, our God who loved us so much that He sent His beloved Son to die for our sins, is in control. No matter how dominant evil seems to be in the world, Jesus is coming back to put it all to right.

When all the world is against us, God is for us. When evil people seem to triumph, God will have the last word.

The whole universe is awaiting the revelation of Christ, His return to the world and His ending of satan's power.

Prayer
Lord Jesus, you are the beginning and the end. Help me to put my trust in you today, regardless of how the world appears. Amen.