August 29 – Colossians 1:16

Posted by Jan Ross

"For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him" (Colossians 1:16)

Can your imagination imagine it? Can your understanding understand it? All that has ever existed, all that exists today, and all that will ever exist comes from our Lord . . . they were, are, and will be made BY Him and FOR Him. What an awesome God we serve! What a mighty God we serve! What a powerful God we serve!

Today's verse is a wonderful reminder that nothing escapes the attention of our God. He created everything for a reason. It is also a reminder that with Him all things are possible. If he can create the universe in such a detailed and complex way, He can take care of our daily needs. He's not stumped by our unusual circumstances. Neither is He overwhelmed by the greatness of our troubles. As a matter of fact, we are reminded that there is a REASON for everything He has created. We may not see the reason behind the circumstances of life we find ourselves in, but we are assured that there IS a reason and He is working on our behalf . . . creating the way where there seems to be no way.

Look to Him today even though your circumstances may seem overwhelming . . . and remember, if He can create a universe with all the principalities, powers, thrones and dominions . . . He's certainly able to take care of you. He is MORE than able!

Father, forgive my unbelief again. It is so easy to be overcome with the weight of my circumstances and not see the manifestation of Your awesome provision. You truly are great, awesome, and mighty . . . there is none like You, no not one. Help me remember, Father, that you are my Waymaker . . . You're still in the "creation" business . . . making ways where I fail to see them! I love you, Lord! Amen!

"Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." (Revelation 4:11)

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Jan Ross, Author
Today's Devotion

Jan is passionate about the Lord and the Body of Christ as she ministers through the ministry of Heart of God International. In spite of her active involvement in world missions, she eagerly serves in her local church. Jan is an ordained licensed minister, the mother of a large, busy family, and serves as a short-term missionary. She is a published author and partners together with Jeanice McDade to establish fruitful foreign evangelistic ministries.

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