January 5, 2026

First Responder

We admire “first responders”—their courage, strength, dedication. But are they really first? Let me propose that God is the first and most important responder. The first, the last, and the always-with-us responder.

He is everywhere at once, the Alpha and Omega, the ultimate Responder. And not only is He the true first Responder, He also created the world. Not just ready to respond, but initiating the intricacies, beauty, and mysteries of life.

I still admire the other responders, thank God for them, and pray that God will protect and help them. But I think many of them would agree that they can respond because He does first.