Always Was.. Always Will Be

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” Rev. 1:8

One of the most difficult concepts around which to wrap our minds is the concept of infinity. When we contemplate infinity we think of a linear line into the future as it extends based upon our own understanding of time. Just as mind boggling is the concept of infinity reaching behind us with no beginning as well as no end. Infinity is the full measure of God in all areas. Infinite means “without limits; not limited by space or time; exceedingly great in excellence, degree, and capacity; boundless; limitless; immeasurable.”

I only have to look at September 11th to see this concept realized on earth. With the number of people effected by the terrorist attacks, there was only One who was infinitely available for every person individually. For the woman who was late getting to work that morning, avoiding being present in the building, God arranged circumstances in that way. For the man in the stairwell who never made it down, God was holding and comforting him. For President Bush who was unprepared as our leader for this catastrophic occurrence, God provided guidance. For all of us, who watched this through television with horror, God provided comfort.

This really came into clear view last February for me as I had to be everything for many people. For Beth, she wanted me there consistently for comfort. For Paul and Sydney, help was required for the physical day to day workings. For Bruce, he needed continued assistance after his knee replacement. For my in-laws, they required a lot of assistance with his Alzheimer’s. My daughter, Kristen, required my help as she found herself victim to her husband’s relapse. My other daughter, Caroline, lost her boyfriend in a motorcycle accident and needed the love and comfort to pull her through. These were the infinite needs for a finite mother, sister, daughter-in-law, and wife. I remember thinking at the end of that 30 day period just how infinite God is as He has always shown, shows daily and will also show. He is not only infinite in time and space but His infinity extends in wisdom, guidance, 2nd chances and possibilities.

Wherever you are and whatever you face, He is present in all things, through all things and in all things. He was before all things and will be after all things. Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet and Omega is the last letter. This statement encapsulates the completeness of God, nothing added nor removed.

We serve the Infinite God who is all over and over all!