Jesus

7 Days

Day 1

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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.

Colossians 1:16-18

Summary

Today, we want to focus on why we are all here: Jesus.

Maybe you've been wondering, what on earth am I here for? Why do I exist? What is all this? Where do we come from?

Paul tells us that everything we see and don't see was created by and for Jesus and that He is holding all of us together. So we can have confidence today in our purpose. Our purpose is to love Jesus, live for Him, and worship Him above all else, no matter where we are or who we’re with. He created us, sustains us, and is the only one worthy of all of our praise.

Prayer:

Jesus, today I say thank You. Thank You for life and breath, for salvation and sustaining grace. I praise You for who You are—You alone are Lord God Almighty, and for that reason alone, I give You honor in this place. Take Your rightful place on the throne of my heart. You deserve all of the honor and glory forever. Amen.

Scripture References

16For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.

17He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

18And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.

23Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

24And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,

25not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

13Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

14And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

2I have seen you in the sanctuary

and beheld your power and your glory.

3Because your love is better than life,

my lips will glorify you.

4I will praise you as long as I live,

and in your name I will lift up my hands.

1In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple.

2Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.

3And they were calling to one another:

“Holy, holy, holy is the

Lord

Almighty;

the whole earth is full of his glory.”

20Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,

21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

40Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him.

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