God speaks today Tuesday | April 1, 2025

This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him; (Genesis 5:1)

For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. (Romans 8:29)

Jesus Christ is the firstborn of all creation

When Paul says that Jesus is the firstborn of all creation, he is not saying that Jesus was born at a particular time or that he was the first creature created. Instead, he is saying that Jesus is the main model, the prototype, from which all creation takes its directives and acquires its characteristics and qualities. Just as God is the firstborn of all humanity because he is the model and prototype for us, Jesus is the model and prototype for all of creation. Therefore, all creation reflects the qualities of Jesus Christ, just as we reflect the characteristics of God. The word "firstborn" does not only mean the one who is born first, but it also means the one who has the highest authority and importance. Therefore, Jesus is not just the first of many, but he is the only one from whom all creation derives its qualities. Read more...

Cross Reference

According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: (Ephesians 1:4)

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. (Jeremiah 1:5)

In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: (Ephesians 1:11)

Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, (2 Timothy 1:9)

Comments:

Sabino Marroquin Lopez

: My faith, my trust and my hope is in the Lord Jesus Christ, who guides me to develop the project to generate thousands of jobs for needy families, so that they do not suffer so much need, thank you my God, amen.

How beautiful it is to see how your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ moves you to seek ways to help others, especially families in need. As Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional mentions, Romans 8:29 speaks of Jesus Christ as "the firstborn among many brothers," which reminds us that He is our role model in how to love and serve others. May God bless you in your project and may you reflect the image of His Son in all you do. Good luck and continue in this noble endeavor!

Enrique Meneses Muñoz

: Receive my worship and gratitude my LORD for giving me an example to follow.