Jesus, the creator of all things

John 1:3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In verse 3, we see Jesus’ relationship with the universe. He’s the creator. Notice there’s nothing that came into being that He didn’t create. It’s important to note that Jesus is outside of creation. This is important because of those who say that everything is god. Also, there are those who propose the false notion that Jesus was just a man who reached his full potential as a man, and we all ought to emulate Him. The truth proclaimed here is that Jesus existed prior to all things, and God created every material thing through Him. Obviously we are all part of His creation. We are His creatures, created for God’s purpose and glory. I hope you’ll follow what I’m about to say. First. God created all of the ages of time through Jesus (Heb. 11:3). “By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.” The word for universe in Heb. 11:3 is the word eon, which is ages. The same word, eon, is used in Rom. 11:36, and it’s translated forever. “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen.” Listen to what Colossians 1:15-18 says about Jesus. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 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 [or be the first consideration]. Second, after creating the ages, He created us and put us in the ages. As Lord of the ages and our creator, it is to Him that we will give an account. We will give an account to Jesus for everything we have done in our bodies, whether good or bad (2 Cor. 5:10). Third, we were created by Jesus, for Jesus, and all things in our lives will bring glory to Jesus. Paul writes in Ephesians 2:13 that we are God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works, which He prepared beforehand for us to walk in them. That’s living to love with Jesus. We were made for Jesus to live in and through. We become His temple, His body, and His people on the earth, filled with His Spirit so He can love through us. He created us. He brings forth His life in us. He brings into being His love in our hearts. He then directs His love and empowers it where He wishes. And ultimately, of course, He gets the glory as the creator of all things. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of “giving it forward,” so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.