The Creator of All Things

 

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. (Hebrews 1:1-4 ESV).

 

Often, I try to use short readings for the devotionals; however, sometimes this necessitates larger gaps between thoughts. Today, we return to the same reading as yesterday to emphasize a second declaration about Jesus. He was appointed heir of all things and he is the one through whom all things were created. While it might seem as if this is a mere afterthought in the writer’s mind, it is so much more than that. This is not the first time this is stated in the Scripture. This same idea is mentioned by both the Apostle John (cf. John 1:3) and the Apostle Paul (cf. 1 Corinthians 8:6; Colossians 1:16). When Hebrews says that through Jesus God “made the universe,” it is saying that Jesus is over and above all things because he created it all.

 

All the Old Testament prophets pointed to Christ. When he came to live among us as truly human, he was fulfilling all that was written about him. The writer of Hebrews knew that some people were looking past Christ to the prophets and the Old Testament. Here the writer of Hebrews is describing the greatness of Christ in a few powerful statements about him. This declaration of Jesus as the creator of all things points to His divinity. He is truly God.

 

Knowing that Jesus is the maker of all things means that we can trust in him for all things. We can depend on him as the one who cares for his creation. When things in life seem to be out of control, we can trust in the sovereign power of Jesus as Lord over everything to create good from all these things on our behalf. He is the only one we can depend upon to do that. Whatever your journey looks like today, remember He can be trusted. Follow Him!