Holding It Together

... for by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones, or dominions, or rulers, or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.
Colossians 1:16-17 NASB

Take a moment to think about that... all things in the heavens and on earth. All the processes of life, from the overall colossal enormity of it down to the minutiae of everyday life. He knew without Him, we would fall apart. We, our loved ones, our house, our job, our mode of transportation, our heartaches, our loneliness, our need for physical healing, finances, food for our table. You may ask why I didn't mention salvation or relationship with God... well, it's because He took care of that first. That's why He came to Earth. 

Since God loved us so much that He had the plan designed for our salvation even before the foundation of the world (1st Peter 1:20), don't you believe that He can take care of everything else? Will we trust Him to see us through it all, no matter what we see?

Tony Evans encourages the Body of Christ with this Truth based on verse 17, The planets stay in their orbits because Jesus holds them there. If He can do that, you can be confident that He can hold you together, too.

Prayer:

Father,

          Thank You for Your unfailing Love and Truth, firm foundations on which we can stand and be victorious. Forgive us for losing sight of Your greatness and sovereignty. We pray as Paul prayed, fill us with the knowledge of Your will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that we may live a life worthy of You, Lord, and please You in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of You. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen

For Contemplation

Psalm 111, NLT

Praise the Lord!

I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet with his godly people.

2 How amazing are the deeds of the Lord! All who delight in him should ponder them.

3 Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails.

4 He causes us to remember his wonderful works. How gracious and merciful is our Lord!

5 He gives food to those who fear him; he always remembers his covenant.

6 He has shown his great power to his people by giving them the lands of other nations.

7 All he does is just and good, and all his commandments are trustworthy.

8 They are forever true, to be obeyed faithfully and with integrity.

9 He has paid a full ransom for his people. He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever.
What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!

10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.

Praise him forever!

Prayer:

Father,

           Thank You for the Psalms to teach us how to praise You! We praise You in Your sanctuary: praise You in the firmament of Your power. We praise You for Your mighty acts: and praise You according to Your excellent greatness. For You are so great and so worthy of all praise! Keep us ever mindful of Your greatness as we bow in honor of You. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen