And For Him

For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions of principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 

Colossians 1:16 

Our chief purpose is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. God created us for this end. This gives us purpose in life that transcends any lesser goal such as the pursuit of status, wealth, or glory. When our text tells us, ‘All things were created through Him and for Him,’ it is the articulation of that chief purpose. It implies a great deal more than what solely involves us. Our text indicates that all which Christ has created, He has created for Him. This includes all that is in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible whether thrones or dominions, or principalities or powers. How all these are for Him exactly is beyond our comprehension, especially when we observe some of the things that are going on in the world. How is it that all these are for Him? We freely admit that how these principalities and powers exist for Him is beyond our understanding. Somehow He uses all these for His Own glory. We will be in His eternal presence before we understand it all. Until then we can trust Him to do all things after the counsel of His Own will. He is the Sovereign Creator Who does all things well with what He created for Himself. 

Our Gracious God and our Creator, 
we rejoice that You do all things well. 
We praise You that all that You have created, 
exists for Your glory.  

Tomm Tice
Where the Bush is Burning