And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. — Matthew 2:4

Whoever comes first will come last, and whoever comes last will come first. One of Jesus’s favorite things to say was this. Isn’t it strange that God said it before he was even born? Isn’t it interesting that it was also said by people who knew the Bible but didn’t know Jesus? Isn’t it interesting that Herod and Jesus lived it thirty years before Jesus taught it? Isn’t it interesting that Jesus gave us the Lord’s Supper to remember that even though he died and shed his blood, he rose again on Sunday, the first day of the week? When it really matters, Jesus and his followers will come in first.

 

Thought

Whoever comes first will come last, and whoever comes last will come first. One of Jesus’s favorite things to say was this. Isn’t it strange that God said it before he was even born? Isn’t it interesting that it was also said by people who knew the Bible but didn’t know Jesus? Isn’t it interesting that Herod and Jesus lived it thirty years before Jesus taught it? Isn’t it interesting that Jesus gave us the Lord’s Supper to remember that even though he died and shed his blood, he rose again on Sunday, the first day of the week? When it really matters, Jesus and his followers will come in first.

 

Prayer

You are amazing, Lord. You are the holiness and majesty of the Creator, God Almighty. But in order for me to share in your glory, you became the least. God, please help me to never belittle someone else because they appear to be the least. Father, I am aware that by helping and loving them, I am also helping and loving you. In Jesus’s precious name I pray. Amen.