Glory of God and Glory of Creation

John wrote, “1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.” (John 1:1-3). At verse 14 we know that through the Holy Spirit John tells us exactly who this is referring to — that is Jesus. “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.”  (v.14).

Yes, Jesus was the One whom God created all things. Paul confirmed this in his letter to the Colossians, “For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or [e]principalities or [f]powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.” (Col. 1:16). The speaks of Christ’s preeminence, or the fact of His surpassing all others in superiority.

Let’s hear of God’s amazing power, love and glory in His being, and His creation…