The Firsts...and the Lasts

Matthew 8:27: "The men were amazed, and said, 'What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?'"

This statement by the disciples reminds me of all the first times that we experience as Christians. I remember the first time I realized that God was angry with me, a sinner. The idea that the wrath of the Almighty God abode on me was shocking to say the least. I remember realizing that I was a "Lord, Lord" person from Matthew 7. I remember the first time I understood that the only reason I cared that God had been angry with me was because He elected, regenerated and moved my heart to fear Him. I remember the first time God opened my eyes to understand the Book of Romans (previously an enigma). So many firsts. What I love most about all of these firsts is how supremely worthy Christ becomes in my heart as I remember them in light of the fact that not only are the firsts amazing but the lasts are as well.

Death is the last enemy (and it will be put to death)
I will have a last sin and then no more
I will have a last tear of sorrow
He will never cease to amaze