“For by Him all
things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and
invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things
were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all
things consist.” (Colossians 1:16-17 NKJ)
things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and
invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things
were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all
things consist.” (Colossians 1:16-17 NKJ)
Some concepts of
Scripture are too wonderful! I can hardly resist the urge to exegete them to
the exclusion of every other pastoral responsibility. Christ, our Lord and
Savior the Creator of the universe and all things therein! Out of nothing, he
created all things visible and invisible. That thought alone is enough to keep
us engrossed in his majesty for a lifetime.
Scripture are too wonderful! I can hardly resist the urge to exegete them to
the exclusion of every other pastoral responsibility. Christ, our Lord and
Savior the Creator of the universe and all things therein! Out of nothing, he
created all things visible and invisible. That thought alone is enough to keep
us engrossed in his majesty for a lifetime.
John the Beloved
Apostle proclaimed, “All things were made through Him, and without Him
nothing was made that was made” (John 1:3 NKJ). And here to the
Colossians, Paul introduces various levels of created authority: thrones, dominions, powers. And the Apostle
Peter asserts that “angels and authorities and powers are subject to
Him” (1Peter 3:22 NKJ).
Apostle proclaimed, “All things were made through Him, and without Him
nothing was made that was made” (John 1:3 NKJ). And here to the
Colossians, Paul introduces various levels of created authority: thrones, dominions, powers. And the Apostle
Peter asserts that “angels and authorities and powers are subject to
Him” (1Peter 3:22 NKJ).
Our Savior is the
Awesome Lord of the universe. He is the eternal wisdom of the Father. He is the
eternal Word who spoke the world into existence. He is the all-powerful arm of
God. He is awesome! And he is our Lord!
Awesome Lord of the universe. He is the eternal wisdom of the Father. He is the
eternal Word who spoke the world into existence. He is the all-powerful arm of
God. He is awesome! And he is our Lord!
God existed before
anything and everything. And evidently, he didn’t like being alone, so he
created all things. They were created
for his glory and pleasure. He wanted relationship so he created sentient
beings who could think and understand and choose. But, first he created a world
in which they could comfortably exist. Earth, oxygen, temperature and so forth
that sustains life. Contemplating his wisdom is too wonderful for me and beyond
my finite mind.
anything and everything. And evidently, he didn’t like being alone, so he
created all things. They were created
for his glory and pleasure. He wanted relationship so he created sentient
beings who could think and understand and choose. But, first he created a world
in which they could comfortably exist. Earth, oxygen, temperature and so forth
that sustains life. Contemplating his wisdom is too wonderful for me and beyond
my finite mind.
And after all his
creating, before he rested on the seventh day, he implanted perhaps the most
important element into his creations: obedience. Everything continues and holds
together by the power of his word (Hebrews 1:3). Despite the rumblings of this earth
and falling stars and racing meteorites, the universe retains its proper form
and frame. It cannot come apart because he has said, “stay in place.”
It doesn’t disintegrate into confusion because he is in control of his
creation.
creating, before he rested on the seventh day, he implanted perhaps the most
important element into his creations: obedience. Everything continues and holds
together by the power of his word (Hebrews 1:3). Despite the rumblings of this earth
and falling stars and racing meteorites, the universe retains its proper form
and frame. It cannot come apart because he has said, “stay in place.”
It doesn’t disintegrate into confusion because he is in control of his
creation.
Dear Father, thank
you for the heaven and earth and all created things. Empower us to obey you in
our lives like you are obeyed in Heaven. I pray this in the name of Jesus. AMEN
you for the heaven and earth and all created things. Empower us to obey you in
our lives like you are obeyed in Heaven. I pray this in the name of Jesus. AMEN
Obey Christ today,