Devotion 3/25, I Can Only imagine!
He [Jesus] is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Colossians 1:17
I love how God’s Word says that Jesus IS before all things, not WAS before all things! The present tense is used to show the timelessness of Christ. Jesus existed before creation, and in Him all things hold together. He is the Sustainer of the universe and controls the solar system. He is behind the earth turning everyday on it’s axis. Even while Christ was here on earth He was the One controlling the laws by which our universe functions in an orderly way.
Before the beginning, there was God! Before there was an earth, universe, or nature, there was Jesus! The Spirit was present before any created thing was made. God will exist after all created things are long gone. His power and presence hold our world, universe, and nature together. He is the sustaining force, the enabling power, and the generous preserver of life as we know it. So if he could provide us these things, won’t it be great to see him, just as he is, and share his glory with him!
Thank you, Jesus, for this day. Thank you for creating this incredible world in which I live. You are worthy of all praise, honor, glory, and thanks! I look forward to the day, dear Lord, when I will worship you face to face and give thanks to our Father with you for his wonderful love. To you, and in your name, dear Jesus, I offer all my thanks and praise. Amen.
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