For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. (Colossians 1.16)

Creation makes no sense without Jesus. The chaos of this world can be unsettling. Wars and rumors of wars increase. But even when the drumbeats that lead tanks into battle become quiet, the silence can still be deafening for a restless—Christless—humanity. Politicians can try and vanquish opposition to solidify their temporary power but they will never have a millennial reign. Celebrities can fixate on their own beauty but flesh fails and time wrinkles all people as they turn to dust. Arrogant men give way to worms.

A creation without Christ acting as it’s centripetal and centrifugal force would collapse into inaction or spiral out of existence. By Jesus all things were created. Everything is embraced in His eternal hands. Visible galaxies and invisible souls, physical bodies and spiritual connections find their origin in Him. It is by His allowance that humanity can pursue their passions and purposes. And it becomes readily evident whether we are pursuing passions and purposes that bring glory to Jesus their Creator.

Jesus is not only the Creator of the universe, but the very reason it exists. Which draws us to ask ourselves: Is Jesus the center of our lives? If He is the center then even if we feel our days rocketing out of control we know that our Creator’s hand is still drawing us close. Likewise, is Jesus the driving force in our action? If so, He will always keep us from spiraling out of His control.

Jesus, draw me close to Your side and send me out in with Your love.