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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The Same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made. In Him was life and the life was the life was the light of men (John 1: 1-4).

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the First and the Last. Blessed are they that do His commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city (Revelation 22: 13-14).

And Jesus answering said to her, Martha, Martha, you are careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary has chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her (Luke 10: 41-42, emphasis added).

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandment: for this is the whole duty of man (Ecclesiastes 12: 13, emphasis added).

If people are asked the question: what is the most important thing to you in life? A lot of answers will be given. To some, their career is most important to them. To others, their family is number one priority. To a lot of people, sport is their first love. Many other answers will be given by different people as to their prime desire. Inasmuch as all these priorities are legitimate, they cannot be compared to what was in the beginning. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made. This Scripture shows us the Word of God is the source of all things – visible and invisible. Everything you can see in this world, including you, was made by the Word of God. The Word of God is therefore supreme and above all things. And the Word of God is a person – the Lord Jesus Christ. He is Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the First and the Last. He created all things; therefore, in your list of priorities, He should be the first. If you make other things in this world your first love, that is idolatry – loving the creature more than the Creator. Consider the story of two sisters in the third passage above. Jesus lodged in their house on a missionary trip to their village. Martha was busy serving while Mary sat at Jesus’ feet to hear His word. Martha protested to the Lord to allow Mary to assist her in serving. The Lord answered her and said she’s careful, concerned and troubled about many things. But one thing is needful: and Mary has chosen that good part which shall not be taken away from her.

The most important thing to God in this world today is the Gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven. The preaching of the Word is God’s number one priority. People believing the Gospel and getting saved are God’s number one joy. For He is not willing that any soul should perish, but that all should come to repentance. The Gospel has been preached now for 2011 years. You are hearing the gospel now. Will you be saved? Will you fear God and keep His commandment? Will you go to heaven? Will you make Jesus your first love? If so pray this prayer aloud: Lord Jesus, come into my heart, wash away my sins. I confess you as my Lord and Savior, in Jesus’ Precious Name. Amen.

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