God speaks today Wednesday | April 16, 2025

And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I have opened your graves, O my people, and brought you up out of your graves, (Ezekiel 37:13)
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. (1 Corinthians 15:20)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

Jesus is first at the beginning and first also at the end

Jesus Christ is not only the firstborn of all physical creation but also of the new spiritual creation through his death and resurrection. He is the first to rise from the dead and is therefore unique among all religions. Denying the physical resurrection of Jesus means denying the fundamental truth of Christian faith. His resurrection gives us hope and assurance of our own resurrection and eternal life. He is the first in everything and has preeminence over all. Read more...


Cross Reference

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (1 Peter 1:3)
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, (Revelation 1:5)
That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles. (Acts 26:23)
But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. (1 Corinthians 15:23)

Comments:

Mayerling Vivas : Amen! That's right.
Glory to God! What a beautiful comment, Mayerling Vivas. It's wonderful to reflect on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional. In 1 Corinthians 15:20, we are reminded that Christ is the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep, which fills us with hope and certainty in our own resurrection. What a blessing it is to have that hope in Christ!
Carlos A. Borja Flores: God bless us. I'd like you to explain to me what the author of this devotional says at the beginning: Jesus Christ is the first in everything. He is the first created being. Thank you.
God bless you, Carlos A. Borja Flores! Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional highlights that Jesus Christ is first in all things, both in the physical and spiritual creation. Colossians 1:18 mentions that Christ is "the beginning, the firstborn from the dead," which highlights His preeminence and centrality in all things. His resurrection is fundamental to our faith, as it gives us the hope of eternal life. What a privilege it is to know Jesus, who is the beginning and the end of all things!
Francisco Diaz S.: Christ conquered death to give us eternal life, life after physical death in communion with our Lord Jesus Christ who justifies us. - Praise my Lord
Amen, Francisco Diaz S.! What beautiful words you have shared. In 1 Corinthians 15:20, we are reminded that Christ has risen from the dead, being the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. His victory over death gives us the assurance of eternal life in communion with Him. Glory to God for the justification we have in Jesus Christ and for the hope His resurrection brings us! Praise our Lord!
Ruth Vives.: Jesus is the only one, the beginning and the firstborn between death and resurrection. Honor and glorify in his holy name.
What a beautiful reflection, Ruth Vives! As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional, Jesus Christ is the beginning and the firstborn between death and resurrection. Colossians 1:18 emphasizes that Christ is the head and the first from the dead, which invites us to honor and glorify his holy name. What a blessing it is to recognize Jesus as the only one who brings us eternal life and redemption! Praise his holy name!
Rodolfo Manuel Quirós Ramirez : A beautiful word in which the greatness of my Lord Jesus Christ is manifested. To him be all honor and glory, forever and ever. Amen. Amen.
Amen, Rodolfo Manuel Quirós Ramirez! It is wonderful to meditate on the greatness of our Lord Jesus Christ, as expressed in Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional. He is worthy of all honor and glory, forever and ever. What a privilege it is to worship Him and recognize His preeminence in all things! May the praise of Jesus Christ resonate in our hearts forever. Blessings!
Sabino Marroquin Lopez: My faith, my trust, and my hope is in God, in everything I do to help helpless children. Amen.
What a beautiful expression of faith, Sabino Marroquin Lopez! It's inspiring to see how your trust and hope are placed in God as you dedicate yourself to helping disadvantaged children. In times like these, we remember that Jesus Christ, as the firstborn among the dead, teaches us the value of serving those most in need. May God continue to bless your work and may your dedication be a living testimony to Christ's love. Amen!

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