“Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word” (Hebrews 1:3).
I once wondered if I could live without coffee. Clearing my sluggish haze each morning requires considerable effort. Anticipation or sunshine might spring some folks from their beds, but it takes more voltage to prod my toe out from the sheets. Despite my penchant for java, a brief fast proved certain substitutes offered the same boost. I could, in fact, live without my roasted bean beverage.
My cell phone consumes each free moment. Facebook posts MUST be checked for vital updates on loved ones. I dare not miss an email, lest the answer to my dreams awaits among the forty-plus daily sales pitches. While serving at retreats, participants fully engage my heart so my fingers never miss the phone.
Surely I need a full night’s rest. I HAVE to make sure the kids are okay. Personal space ranks high on my list of must-haves. And adequate food. Of course I need a hot shower to cope with life, and a clean environment, too . . .
I believed I couldn’t live without many things. Some trifles, like coffee. Some significant, like loved ones or rest. None of these can sustain me. My survival depends on one resource. He extends the brilliant energy of the Father’s glory to fill the universe. His verbal authority spoke all things into existence–past and future, sub-atomic to planetary, living and inanimate. Christ’s word continues as the empowering force which sustains everything.
While I’ve been tempted to believe I depended on other things, I now recognize the truth. The one thing I can’t live without will never run out, lose energy, or fail me. Thank you, Jesus, my infinite sustenance, power, and life.
Amen! I love how you write. Just wanted to let you know I was reading, and I’m a kindred spirit of these things but most of all of my desperate need for the only sustain-er of life. Jesus. Much love!
Thanks, Andy! Your blog is such a blessing and I appreciate your comments.
I agree…BUT coffee not sure. I believe coffee is God’s MIRACLE GIFT to multi tasker’s!!!
Love your writing, you are gifted.
Thanks, Ann Marie! I deeply appreciate your encouragement.
I agree…BUT coffee not sure. I believe coffee is God’s MIRACLE GIFT to multi tasker’s!!!
Love your writing, you are gifted.
Thanks, Ann Marie! I deeply appreciate your encouragement.