Daily Devotional
What God Created, He Sustains
“For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.”
Colossians 1:16-17
August 17, 2023
Ponder This
Whether it be the planets in orbit or the electrons whirling around the nucleus of an atom, Jesus Christ is the glue of the galaxies. The Bible says, He upholds “all things by the word of His power” (Hebrews 1:3). “He spoke,” the Bible says, “and it was done” (Psalm 33:9). If you were to look at my pulpit, the atoms are raised in such a way that you can see and touch and feel them, or you seem to feel them. But actually, the pulpit stand is primarily energy. It is made out of invisible entities. In Hebrews 11:3, the Bible says, “The things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” Isn’t it incredible how the Bible said all this long before Einstein?
The things that are seen are made out of things that do not appear. We see how that relates to the atoms that make up the things we see but here is the bottom line—what holds it all together is Jesus. He spoke and it was done! By Him, all things exist.
- How does it encourage you to know Jesus is the One who holds all things together?
- Who do you know who feels like things are falling apart? How can you encourage them with today’s truth?
Practice This
Consider any areas of your life in which you don’t include Jesus. Ask God to help you remember that He holds all things together.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
