I love the statement in Colossians 1:17: He was there before any of it came into existence and holds it all together right up to this moment (The Message). There is so much in this life that we simply take for granted and yet it is obvious that everything has been made possible because Jesus sits at the right hand of the throne of the Almighty – “he holds all things together.”
Regardless of the natural laws of the universe – he holds all things together.
The individuals involved in our lives are there because … he holds all things together.
We experience warmth and acceptance via the hugs of others because … he holds all things together.
There is affirmation and understanding because … he holds all things together.
Because of the rest we receive at night our bodies and minds are re-nourished because … he holds all things together.
Well, you get my point. Because he holds all things together we are able to exist, to live, to thrive, to laugh, to cry, to move forward in our lives. Actually we take everything for granted and we really shouldn’t except as we embrace the reality that because of Jesus holding everything together those things have been granted unto us … available to us for our enjoyment.
And so, I’m holding onto that reality as my spouse of 45 years undergoes surgery this morning. We know that the surgeon is excellent … he has a great track record and is well respected in the community and yet, we also know that a stroke or worse could be in the offering … In life or in death Jesus is holding all things together.
It is medically advisable for Margaret to have this surgery since her mother and grandmother both had strokes. The surgeon is very cautious and won’t proceed if he didn’t think it was warranted. So in the confidence of our faith and the assurance that Jesus is holding everything together we move forward trusting God for a successful surgery.
Quote for today: God our Father has made all things depend on faith so that whoever has faith will have everything, and whoever does not have faith will have nothing. Martin Luther
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Lots of folks are lifting her up in prayer!
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