The Joy of the Cosmic Glue: Day 17 of Joy
He holds all things together.
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For everything was created by him, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and by him all things hold together. —Colossians 1:15-17
We often feel like our lives are one “bad day” away from falling apart. It’s as if we are walking on thin ice, calculating just how much more stress we can take before everything shatters.
But the universe isn’t held together by your effort, your diligence, or even the laws of physics alone. It is held together by a Person. The message of Colossians is that the same Jesus who walked the dusty roads of Galilee is currently the “Cosmic Glue” of reality. He holds all things together.
Think about the relief of that truth: If He is currently holding the atoms of the farthest star in place, He is certainly capable of holding your life together. Your joy is unsinkable because it doesn’t depend on your ability to “keep it all together.” In fact, the more we realize we can’t hold things together, the more we can experience the joy of leaning on the One who does. Jesus isn’t just a bystander in your chaos; He is the active, sustaining force that prevents the waves of life from having the final say.
The 90/10 Rule of Sustainability
[read this article to learn more about the 90/10 rule]
The 10%: The things that feel like they are “slipping through your fingers”—your schedule, your worries, and the areas where you feel out of control.
The 90%: The sovereign power of Christ. The fact that “by him all things hold together” at every moment of every day.
If you focus on the 10 percent, you will live in a state of constant panic, trying to be the “glue” for your own world. When you give the 90 percent of your attention to the fact that Jesus holds all things together, your joy finds its anchor. You don’t have to carry the world; you just have to trust the One who does.
Take a deep breath. As you exhale, imagine releasing the “grip” you have on your most stressful situation. Physically open your hands and say: “Lord, I am not the one holding this together; You are.” Let the joy of His sustaining power replace the exhaustion of your own effort.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, I praise You as the Creator and Sustainer of all things. Thank You for the joy and relief of knowing that You hold my life, my family, and my future together. Help me to rest in Your power today. Amen.
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