What does "all things came" through Christ mean for our daily lives? Anchored in the Verse “Yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and through whom we exist.” (1 Corinthians 8:6) Christ as Creator and Sustainer • John 1:3 — “Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.” • Colossians 1:16-17 — “All things were created through Him and for Him… in Him all things hold together.” • Hebrews 1:2-3 — “Through whom He made the universe… sustaining all things by His powerful word.” • Romans 11:36 — “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things.” Together, these verses affirm that Jesus is both the divine agent of creation and the ongoing power that keeps the universe—and our lives—intact. What “All Things Came” Means for Your Everyday Life Identity and Worth • Your existence is intentional: you “came through” Christ. • Value is rooted in His creative purpose, not in performance, possessions, or people’s opinions. Stewardship of Creation • Everything around you belongs to the Lord who made it (Psalm 24:1). • Use resources, time, and talents responsibly, knowing they ultimately came through—and still belong to—Christ. Dependence and Trust • The same Savior who formed galaxies holds today’s details. • Anxiety shrinks when you remember the One sustaining atoms is sustaining you (Matthew 6:25-34). Worship in the Ordinary • Because every breath originates through Him, even mundane tasks can be acts of worship (Colossians 3:17). • Gratitude naturally flows when you see every gift as coming through Christ. Purpose in Work and Service • Your job, studies, and homemaking matter: they’re avenues to reflect the One through whom all things came (Ephesians 2:10). • Excellence becomes a way to honor the Creator, not just please a boss. Unity and Love • Every believer “exists through” the same Lord, so rivalry fades and Christ-centered love grows (Ephesians 4:4-6). • Seeing others as Christ’s workmanship reshapes how you speak, forgive, and serve. Mission and Witness • If all people were created through Him, all people need to hear of Him (Matthew 28:18-20). • Sharing the gospel is aligning with the Creator’s heart for His creation. Hope for the Future • The One who launched history will also consummate it (Revelation 21:5). • Confidence in trials comes from knowing the Alpha through whom all things began is also the Omega who will make all things new. Simple Practices for the Week • Begin each morning by thanking Jesus for sustaining you through the night. • When making plans, ask, “How does this decision honor the One through whom all things came?” • Treat each person you meet as someone crafted through Christ—listen well, speak kindly. • Set aside time to enjoy creation (a walk, gardening, stargazing) and acknowledge its Maker. • Give generously—time, talent, treasure—remembering everything you have first passed through His hands. |
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