“Do we believe God is in control? If He’s not, then who is? In other words, if life events are random and without purpose, then to whom do we turn in trials?” [Charles Stanley]
“He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together.” [Colossians 1:17 NLT]
“You also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.” [Colossians 2:10 NLT]
I love the book of Colossians, which speaks repeatedly of the supremacy of Christ Jesus. Christ is the head of every power and authority. Whenever I get to thinking that the things I am experiencing are out of my control, I need to rejoice in just that … that they are out of my control! That is a good thing.
I have little power or strength truly in this world in my own self. I can look at some things and say, yes, I have a fairly quick mind, a bit of common sense, and a ready smile.
However, I’m also aging, and my body is slowing down (and getting a bit less responsive to my demands). I can’t juggle as many things as I used to and keep them all straight. Everything I do, I do slower. So, if I am going to look for the power and ability to be victorious in life as it happens, I need to look outside of myself. I need to look at the One who is the Head over every power and authority.
I am so thankful that as children of God, we can turn to Him and know He is indeed in control. While I may not have the full picture of all He is doing, I know that He’s working all things for eternal good. I can rest in that.
