One of my favorite passages of scripture is Colossians 1: 15-17.  In this passage Paul gives us an insight into who Jesus really is.  He writes:

He is the image of the invisible God, the first born over all creation.  For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.  He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

The last statement, “in him all things hold together,” always intrigues me.  When considering atoms, the invisible building blocks of the whole universe, the question has always been what holds an atom together?  Perhaps the answer is Jesus.  And, of course, I have had to ask myself, what would happen if he let go?  Well, the reality is that Jesus holds all things together, whatever that actually means, and this points to the ultimate power of our savior.  The one who humbled himself and came to earth in human form is the all-powerful Creator God.

Sharing about this scripture shines light on how ridiculous were the struggles I shared about in last week’s post.  Jesus is God in the fullest sense.  He has been given complete authority over all things.  He is the supreme ruler over all of creation.  What he did for us shows his amazing character, and warrants him eternal praise and thanksgiving.