Posted on 08/25/2004 7:18:32 AM PDT by 4CJ
Col 1 (KJV)
15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
(MSG)
15 We look at this Son and see the God who cannot be seen. We look at this Son and see God's original purpose in everything created.
16 For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible, rank after rank after rank of angels--everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him.
17 He was there before any of it came into existence and holds it all together right up to this moment.
Prayers for all, may the hand of God guide your paths, and the Spirit of the Lord be upon you.
Paul's saying that even the unholy governments, like the USSR, were created "for him."
The more one understands Jesus, the more incredible He becomes! =->
Amen. Even the antichrist must come from somewhere - everyone has a purpose. AC 1:24 'And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men...' Everything works for His glory.
+ peace +
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