How can acknowledging Jesus as "the Beginning and the End" impact daily decisions?

◄ Impact of Jesus as Alpha & Omega? ►

The verse in focus

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” (Revelation 22:13)

Who Jesus is when He says “the Beginning and the End”

– Creator of everything that exists (Colossians 1:16)

– Sustainer of every moment (Colossians 1:17)

– Finisher of history and the One who will judge all (Hebrews 12:2; Acts 17:31)

If He authored your life and will conclude it, every moment in between belongs to Him.

Daily decisions through the lens of His authorship

1. Priorities

• Seek Him first, not last (Matthew 6:33)

• Schedule flows out of worship; appointments serve eternal goals.

2. Morality

• His Word defines right and wrong—no shifting lines (Psalm 119:105).

• Temptations weigh less when held up to eternity.

3. Relationships

• People are eternal; treat them as souls Jesus began and will meet again (1 Peter 1:22; Romans 14:7-8).

• Forgive quickly—He will settle every account (Romans 12:19).

4. Finances

• Steward, don’t hoard; money is temporary, generosity is eternal (Proverbs 3:9; 1 Timothy 6:17-19).

5. Suffering

• Present pain sits inside a storyline He already finished (Romans 8:18).

• Trust the Author who writes every chapter for your good (Philippians 1:6).

Practical steps to keep “Beginning and End” in view

– Begin the day acknowledging His ownership: “This day is Yours.”

– End the day recounting where His hand was evident.

– Memorize key verses (Revelation 22:13; Isaiah 46:10) to replay in decision-making moments.

– When faced with crossroads, ask: “Will this matter when I stand before the Alpha and Omega?”

– Build weekly rhythms—Lord’s Day worship, Sabbath rest—that remind you time itself is His.

Resulting mindset shift

• Confidence replaces anxiety: the One writing the story is already at the last page.

• Purpose saturates the mundane: chores, emails, and small talks become acts of service to the eternal King.

• Hope steadies the heart: if He begins and ends all things, no moment is random or wasted.