JUL 17

Colossians 1:15-17
Memorise Acts 17:28
“…by Him all things consist”

DO YOU BELIEVE GOD IS IN ULTIMATE CONTROL OF EVERYTHING?

“For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.” (Colossians 1:16- 17) What a definitive statement for the scope of creation, for not only has Christ created all things in earth that are under the jurisdiction of kingdoms and nations, but He has also created all things in the heavens which are beyond the authority of men. His creation also extends to the spiritual realm as well which is invisible to men. Indeed all things, every single thing, whether physical or spiritual, was created by Him. Truly Christ has dominion over all creation, especially since all things were created “for him” ie. for His glory; and “by Him all things consist”, meaning He continues to be our providential God, in ultimate control of all creation, upholding all things by the word of His power (Hebrews 1:3). Even when men build the most amazing buildings and congratulate themselves with the latest technological devices, it is no use for life itself, as the water and food man requires for life needs to come from nature and cannot be synthetically created out of nothing. Even the very air we breathe comes from God, and when He chooses to take away the breath in our nostrils, no amount of riches can ever restore back this life.

Dear teen, what do you realize about God as a result of studying this passage? Look around you and above you, and realize that Christ who created all this creation created you too as part of this creation. Just as all creation is for His glory, so it is for His glory that He continues to provide for you and sustain your life. If you are His child, what should you do in return? Should you not glorify God with your life, trusting Him to provide for all your needs? Even if men were to think you mad for glorifying Him in your actions, and trusting Him in all things, will you still do so? Should you not rejoice that you need not fear death or any other trial in life, but instead live your life in joyful hope and anticipation that He is your God? When we see the world around us descend into calamity and chaos, we can be secure in the knowledge that God is always in ultimate control, and we can with all confidence point others in despair to Him.

Thought: Have I ever realized how vast God’s power is?
Prayer: May I trust God to provide for all that I need.