God's Glory Church

“He is the first of all, and all things stand by Him.” — Colossians 1:17

According to Discover magazine, there are about 700 quintillion (that’s the number 7 with 20 zeros) planets in the universe, but none of them are Earth-like. Astrophysicist Erik Zakrisson says that one of the requirements for a planet that can support life is that it orbit in a “golden zone” with the right temperature and possibility for water to exist. Of the 700 quintillion planets, Earth is the only planet where conditions are exactly like this. Zakrisson concluded that the planet Earth was somehow “very lucky”.

The Apostle Paul assured the believers in Colossae that the universe exists not because of “lady luck”, but because of the work of Jesus. The apostle presents Christ as the Creator of the world: “For by Him all things were created” (Col. 1:16). Jesus is not only the mighty Creator of the world, but also “by Him all things stand” (v. 17). It keeps the world at the proper temperature necessary for human existence. Jesus sustains the world by displaying perfect wisdom and infinite power.

Enjoying the beauty of the world and living in the midst of this beauty, let us pay attention not to a random coincidence of circumstances, but to the purposeful, sovereign, powerful and loving activity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in whom “all [God’s] fullness” is (v. 19).

What does it mean to you to know that Jesus is in control of the natural world and your personal world? What is your dependence on Him?

Dear Jesus, thank you for lovingly and wisely creating this world and sustaining it.

Author: Marvin Williams