Colossians 1: 17 Christ existed before all
things, and in union with him all things have their proper place. 18 He is the head of his body,
the church; he is the source of the body's life. He is the first-born Son, who
was raised from death, in order that he alone might have the first place in all
things.
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Running late, I
hurried to get myself out the door. I grabbed whatever things I could remember
for work and hastily jumped in the car. When I got to work, I reached for the
computer and it wasn’t there.
- I had a chaotic morning that day.
- I hurried through my decisions and caused more chaos.
- I caused my own chaos and had to deal with the consequences of my actions.
In a world filled
with chaos, Paul gives an assuring message. He spoke about JESUS existing
before all things. Everything has its proper place in JESUS. HE is the source
of life.
My Observations
- When the world gets chaotic, I can always turn to JESUS who brings all things into order.
- Knowing that JESUS existed before all things helps me put my current thing under HIM.
- Since JESUS overcame death, I can know that there is nothing too hard for HIM.
Chaos is scared of
order. I mean, chaos wants randomness to create fear in my heart. The unknown
gets bigger and bigger, causing me to move faster and faster into possible bad
decisions. BUT GOD has a remedy for chaos.
JESUS is the head
of the church, which is the group of those who believe in HIS resurrection. HE
is the source of life for all who believe. All chaos can be brough to HIM in
prayer and HE in turn will order our steps. I am glad HE is willing to take
first place to bring peace to me.
Challenge
- What “things” does the writer speak of?
- Have you ever felt your life is out of control?
- Do you have a place to give your chaos?
- Will you bring your life into order by giving it to the one who existed before all things, namely JESUS today?
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