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. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. (Colossians 1:16-20)

“He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.”

Science tells us that on a subatomic level, the world shouldn’t hold together. Positively charged protons in an atom’s nucleus should repel each other with such force that everything should fly apart. Gravity, the great anchor of the universe, does not keep atoms stable. And yet—everything remains intact. Scientists still can’t fully explain why. Some have even referred to it as an “invisible glue.”

Scripture tells us that glue has a name: Jesus.

He holds all things together—from the particles we can’t see to the people in His Church. Just as the brain directs and sustains the physical body, Christ—our Head—sustains and directs His body, the Church. Without Him, we fall apart. Without Him, we don’t function. On our own, we naturally repel—like the protons in an atom, like sinners pulled by pride and self.

But in Christ, we are held.

He brings order where there should be chaos. Unity where there should be division. Stability where everything should fall apart. And He does this not only in creation, but in us—personally and collectively.

So if you feel like things are unraveling, return to the One who holds all things together. Including you!

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. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. (Colossians 1:16-20)

“all things were created through him and for him.”

We were not randomly formed. We were not the result of accidental chaos or evolutionary coincidence. We were spoken into existence—through Jesus. And not only created through Him—but for Him. That changes everything.

It’s easy to lose sight of that in a world that tells us we’re our own, that our lives are ours to define and direct. But the idea that we can find true purpose apart from God is a lie from hell. Pride resists the thought of being subject to something higher, especially Someone holy. But the biblical view isn’t one of rigid subjection—it’s of joy-filled belonging and purpose. Our loving Creator didn’t make us to drift through life aimlessly, but to walk in relationship with Him, fulfilling the purpose we were made for.

That truth brings freedom. We were created for Him—to know Him, glorify Him, love Him, and live in reverent accountability to Him. When we deviate from that, when we live for ourselves, we stir chaos and conflict within. Why? Because deep down, we know the truth. We were made for more. We were made for Him.

Let the knowledge of that purpose realign your heart today.

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 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 1:15-16)

“He is the image of the invisible God.” He—Jesus. These verses leave no ambiguity: Jesus is not just from God, He is God. He is the Creator, not the created (Genesis 1:1-3; John 1:1-4, John 1:14; Hebrews 1:1-3). Every corner of creation—things visible and invisible, heaven and earth—was made through Him and for Him.

Some still scoff at the idea that Jesus is God, claiming the Bible never says it. But even the Pharisees knew what Jesus was claiming (John 8:56-59; John 10:24-33). They picked up stones because He made Himself equal with God. Denial doesn’t change truth. I could deny gravity exists, but that wouldn’t stop it from holding me to the earth. Likewise, Jesus’ divinity stands, whether acknowledged or not.

We were made in His image (Gen. 1:27), and not only through Him but for Him. And yet how often we mar that image with sin, chasing identity in anything but Him. But here’s the beauty: Jesus, the very image of God, took on flesh and allowed Himself to be marred for our sin. Now, by His Spirit, we are being transformed—one degree of glory at a time (2 Corinthians 3:17-18).

We were created for a purpose. Let’s live like it. Not marring His image, but maturing into it.