I love reading Scripture. It’s so fulfilling, exciting, encouraging, convicting, and enlightening. It’s alive and that’s why it can always speak something new to us.
We know that God created the heavens and the earth. We’ve all read about it in Genesis 1. It’s fascinating to consider God creating with His words. So much power is held in our tongues. Life and death. Blessings and curses. Our words carry so much power, as we are made in the image of God. We don’t think about it often enough, but it is very true. Our words matter.
I was reading Scripture this morning and came across these verses…
Christ the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see- such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him. He existed before anything else, and He holds all creation together. Colossians 1:15-17
This concept is far too great for me to understand, that for certain. But it is fascinating, nonetheless.
Can you imagine?
Christ was before all things, is supreme overall, and all creation came through Him. He made everything seen and unseen. Then it gets crazier that everything was created through Him and FOR Him…and then one last power punch…He holds all creation together.
It is amazing. Humbling. Uncomprehensible.
If you’ve ever wondered why the enemy focuses so much on making people believe that Jesus hasn’t come yet or isn’t real…this is why.
He knows exactly Who Jesus is and he knows exactly how powerful He is, and he hates it.
We must never forget the God of our salvation. Jesus Christ. The One Who died and rose again, creating a way for us to be saved. The second Adam. He is simply everything.
I encourage you to take time today to really focus on Jesus. Close your eyes and wait until you can see Him. Thank Him for all He’s done and is doing. Give Him all the glory.
Remember that He holds everything together.
When you feel overwhelmed at home, work, the state of the world…look to the One Who holds the world in His hands. Lean into His loving arms. Press into His heart and steady yourself with its calming beat.
Years ago, I began a special practice. Every Sunday when worship would start at church, I would stay seated with my eyes closed. I would focus my heart and mind until I could see Jesus. Then and only then, would I stand up and begin to praise and worship. Focused worship. True and authentic. Our worship is for Him. He certainly deserves it all!
365 Days in the Presence 