He (Jesus) is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. (Hebrews 1:3)
Christ holds together all creation by His almighty power and if He did not, even sci-fi could not describe the chaos. As today’s devotional says, we would go out of existence, our atoms scattering throughout the galaxy.
My very life depends on the constancy of physical laws, laws created and upheld by the power of Jesus Christ, the Word of God. We get a glimpse of the importance of this when earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and the like disrupt what we call normal conditions and have heart-breaking results to human life. Is this God’s was of showing us the importance of verses like this: “And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together”? (Colossians 1:17)
Imagine life without the laws of gravity. Those who enter outer space are trained to deal with all things floating about, bouncing off walls and each other. Without their special suits and equipment, they would immediately perish. If this happened here on earth, our food would disintegrate and we would drift into space or be overwhelmed by the instability of seas and rocks and all other things.
Yet the universe is not falling apart or unbalanced. The One who created it sustains it, keeps all movements in control. He is not the God that some think created the world and started it working then sits back with folded arms and watches it (or not). Instead, the universe is orderly, reliable, not erratic and unpredictable. While we don’t always have an explanation for some things, we are assured that Jesus Christ governs the universe.
If we look in faith and with open hearts, we can see His wisdom and power. It delights me to read that “God said” — for God spoke, and it happened. The following words also delight my heart:
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun, which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat. (Psalm 19:1–6)
It follows that since God rules the sun and all the universe, I can trust Him with all the issues of my life. His power is sufficient to both start and finish my walk with Him. “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in me will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6, personalized) That holds true for all sinners that He calls to Himself. No one will fly off into unbelief when Jesus Christ is holding on to them.
How amazing that a God who is occupied with such a huge job description also cares about sparrows and about every human life. He knows the number of hairs on our heads and prays for His people continually. Jesus is worthy to receive all honor.
PRAY: Jesus, You are also worthy of my trust, no matter what is going on. All my life You have been faithful, treating me with care and kindness, proving Your power but also Your great love. Eternity with You will be seeing the wonder of You — and enjoying You forever and ever.
PONDER: Job said, “The Almighty — we cannot find him; he is great in power; justice and abundant righteousness he will not violate. Therefore, men fear him; he does not regard any who are wise in their own conceit.” (Job 37:23–24) Read Job 38–39 and see how the Lord responds to Job’s words by sharing His job description!
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