You were created for Him!

Colossians 1:16 says:  “For through the Son everything was created, both in the heavenly realm and on the earth, all that is seen and all that is unseen. Every seat of power, realm of government, principality, and authority—it was all created through Him and for His purpose!” Read the last sentence again: it was all created through Him and for His purpose! Everything was created through the Lord Jesus Christ. Most people would agree that we are God’s creation. Most people do not have a problem with that. However, it doesn’t stop there. It also says that everything was also created for His purpose! That statement changes everything. If we were created FOR Him, then we are responsible and accountable to Him. Since we belong to Him, we answer to Him. Much of humanity is totally deceived in this. They think that they are not accountable to God. They believe that they can do anything they want and not be accountable for it. This is hypocritical if you think about it. Parents demand respect and accountability of their children. Schools call up the parents if the child acts up in school. If your dog bites someone, you’ll be sued because the dog belongs to you, right? Yet, we belong to God and His purposes, but we get offended because God holds us accountable for our words and actions. Look at what the prophet Isaiah said about this: “How foolish can you be? He is the Potter, and he is certainly greater than you, the clay! Should the created thing say of the one who made it,’He didn’t make me’? Does a jar ever say, ‘The potter who made me is stupid?” (Isaiah 29:16). Did you catch that? That is exactly what many are doing today? But always remember: “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap” (Galations 6:7). The truth is whether we accept it or not, we were made by Him, and we were also made for Him!

Colossians 1:16 “For through the Son everything was created, both in the heavenly realm and on the earth, all that is seen and all that is unseen. Every seat of power, realm of government, principality, and authority—it was all created through him and for his purpose!”

Favor is coming to you!

Proverbs 8:35 (AMPC) “For whoever finds me [Wisdom] finds life and draws forth and obtains favor from the Lord.”

Favor is a powerful word. Here is its meaning in the original Hebrew:  “when someone is pleased or delighted with you.  It’s a solid reaction of a superior to an inferior.” God is superior to us, so when He shows us favor, He is showing his pleasure with us. He is delighted with us. Favor carries rewards with it. When earthly kings bestow favor upon someone, they are showing that they are pleased with that subject and reward them accordingly, whether with promotions, accolades or benefits. The Holy Scriptures teach that when we pursue Godly wisdom, we will will obtain favor from the Lord! This is His promise. I don’t have to beg for this. I just have to pursue wisdom. Wisdom brings with it life and favor. When you go before the King of kings, make sure you are carrying wisdom with you. The King will be pleased and delighted with you, and will show you favor (life, benefits, promotions, protection, affirmation, authority, joy and peace). And, He will bestow this to you in the presence of friends and foes alike! Something to think about today.

Proverbs 8:35 (AMPC) “For whoever finds me [Wisdom] finds life and draws forth and obtains favor from the Lord.”