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THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST AND THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST - Henlus - 11-29-2025
In Matthew chapter 19 verse 30 Jesus spoke a powerful truth. He said that many who are first will be last and many who are last will be first.
This statement came immediately after the story of the rich young ruler. This rich man came to Jesus. He had money. He had influence. He had kept the commandments from his youth. In the eyes of society he was already first. But when Jesus told him to give up what controlled his heart and follow Him the man walked away in sorrow. He loved his wealth more than he loved God.
Right after this Peter said to Jesus We have left everything to follow You. What shall we have?
Jesus responded by promising the disciples a great reward. They looked like the least in the eyes of people. They were fishermen. They had no titles or riches. But they gave up what the rich man refused to surrender. Then Jesus warned them not to become proud. He said that many who look first now will become last in the kingdom of God and many who appear last now will become first.
The message is simple.
Human beings celebrate wealth and status. Heaven celebrates humility and obedience.
The rich man looked like a champion but he ended up losing everything of eternal value. The disciples looked ordinary but God lifted them.
Today you may feel unseen or unimportant. Maybe people overlook you or despise you. Remember this. Heaven does not judge by outward position. Heaven judges by the heart.
Keep serving God. Keep walking in humility. Keep choosing obedience even when it costs you.
When God rearranges the line those who seemed last will stand in front and those who boasted in their own power will find themselves behind.
In the end the only position that matters is where you stand with God.
RE: THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST AND THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST - Manger - 11-29-2025
Powerful message. This verse always reminds me that God’s ranking is different from man’s ranking. And that's very comforting.
RE: THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST AND THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST - Suarus - 11-29-2025
I also used to think “first” meant rich people alone. But it’s deeper than that, pride can make anyone “first.”
RE: THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST AND THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST - Danny - 11-30-2025
So true. People we look down on may actually outrank us spiritually in God’s eyes.
RE: THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST AND THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST - John@ - 11-30-2025
This verse teaches that God’s kingdom is a kingdom of reversal. That’s why Jesus emphasized servanthood. God doesn’t promote based on earthly CVs.
RE: THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST AND THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST - Ekene - 11-30-2025
This verse encourages perseverance. Even if you're overlooked now, God will not forget your labor.