Colossians 1:17 He is before all things, and in Him all things hold
together.
As
a boy, I used to love making model aircraft. Most of my allowance was spent on
buying small kits of plastic jets or World War 2 aircraft. Sometimes I even
purchased model vintage cars, but those were usually very difficult to put
together.
Gluing
was always a problem, too, because I got glue all over my fingers and sometimes
messed up the plastic parts by using too much adhesive. Too little glue meant
that the kit would not stick together and gaps were seen all over the model. If
I used too much glue, then the aircraft or car became sticky and my
fingerprints were all over it. However, most of the time I persevered and felt
proud of what I had accomplished when the model was finished.
Years
later, I became fascinated with World War 1 biplanes and made many models of
vintage aircraft as an adult. I still have them in box somewhere in the attic. If
I’m ever blessed with grandchildren one day, I’ll probably bring them down to
show and play with them.
I
like what Paul has to say about Christ in this first chapter of Colossians.
Jesus is the One in whom all things in creation hold together. I like the idea
that Christ brings order to chaos and that through Him all of creation is
sustained. It makes me feel that although life can be unsettling and confusing
at times, Jesus is still here maintaining God’s goodness in the world and
throughout the entire universe. That’s the Jesus that I love; that’s the Christ
that I cheerfully serve: the Lord of all Creation Who keeps it together.
Questions for personal reflection
Are there
current events in my life where I feel I have no control? Am I willing to allow
Jesus to keep things together for me?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, every day is a wonderful
gift, and every moment of our lives are spent under Your watchful care. Remind
us that no matter what happens or what we experience today, You are still in
control of our ultimate destiny, and that through You all things hold together.
In Your Holy Name, we humbly pray. Amen.
John
Stuart is the pastor of Erin Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. If
you would like to comment or ask a questions about today’s message, please send
John an email to traqair@aol.com.
Today’s
image is one of John’s latest winter drawings called “Snow Mates.” If you would
like to view a larger version, please click on the following link: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3762/11891190784_39ee9cf9cf_b.jpg
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