The description of Jesus in Colossians 1:15-20 is amazing: Jesus is supreme in eternity, creation, the church, and in salvation. To think about how He holds everything together by His power is beyond my comprehension. A few weeks ago I watched Ben Stein's documentary, Expelled, and this morning as Kevin was sharing some of the wonders of creation, I thought of the film's segment that animates the inner workings of a "simple" cell - which scientists are discovering contains far more complexity that we could have ever imagined.
The second part of this passage in 1:21-23 turns to our response to Jesus' supremacy: if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel... Many days my faith feels far, far from "stable and steadfast" - I could give you multiple examples right now. But I was encouraged when Kevin pointed out that, in the Greek, "if" in verse 23 expresses no doubt that the believers in the Colossians church will continue in the faith. The key may go back to last week's passage - "according to His glorious might" (verse 11) - building my faith on the solid rock of Christ. And since He holds everything together, I believe He has the power to hold me steady in the hope of the gospel.
I believe; help my unbelief! Mark 9:24
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