"God's Final Word" (Part 2)

In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. (Hebrews 1:1-3 NIV).

Yesterday in Morning Devotionals we looked at the Son as the heir of all things. Remember that “heir” is the position of lordship. Today we look at the second declaration of the writer of Hebrews. The Son is the creator of all things. This is closely connected to the first truth. Notice how he runs the truths together. Jesus was appointed heir and “through him he made the universe.”

I like the language of Hebrews. It is so expressive. The word translated “made” is very emphatic. Jesus was literally the agent through which all things were created. When you look back at the creation account in Genesis Moses recounts that God spoke and creation was accomplished. Here the writer says that “word” which was spoken was Jesus. It is a simple way of saying that apart from Jesus nothing has ever been made. Look closely at this truth. It means that Jesus was not an afterthought with the Father. God was not somehow taken by surprise by the failure of Israel. He has known from the beginning what was going to be necessary for the ultimate redemption of mankind.

Let me make it very personal today for you. Just as God was not surprised by Israel’s failure, he is not surprised by ours. And still the Father sent His only begotten Son for us! That’s amazing grace! That’s what replaces our fear with faith!

During the building of the Golden Gate Bridge over San Francisco Bay, construction fell badly behind schedule because several workers had accidentally fallen from the scaffolding to their deaths. Engineers and administrators could find no solution to the costly delays. Finally, someone suggested a gigantic net be hung under the bridge to catch any who fell. Finally in spite of the enormous cost, the engineers opted for the net. After it was installed, progress was hardly interrupted. A worker or two fell into the net but were saved. Ultimately, all the time lost to fear was regained by replacing fear with faith in the net.

No matter where you have been or what you have done, Jesus is the final Word of God! He is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. Trust in Him to transform your fear to faith today!