When life gets difficult, it’s hard to sometimes understand what God is doing. Attacks seem to come upon our lives like ocean waves onto a shore. One right after another.

When this happens, God’s promises seem distant and far and our hearts begin to doubt whether or not His promises are even true.

That’s why Colossians 1:15-16 is so important.

Though God is invisible, Jesus is not.

When we wonder what God is like, all we have to do is look to Jesus.

We must remember when doubts and fears begin to creep into our minds and hearts this important truth: ALL things, both in heaven and on earth have been created by Him and for Him. That means this whole world, as crazy as it seems…is still under His control.

We can rest in this truth that no matter who is in power in our countries, companies, schools or any other organization, JESUS is ultimately in control over all.

Jesus is above all things and He has no rival. 

JESUS, the visible image of our invisible God.

When we find ourselves wondering what God is really like, if He really even cares about us as our world seems to spiral out of control, all we have to do is look to the life of Christ.

When we do, we see a sinless Savior who willingly died on the cross for the sinful.

We see a Savior who walked the dirty streets of His day, broke bread with His friends around dinner tables, healed the sick and had compassion on those others would not.

In Colossians 1:17 it states Jesus holds all things together.

Because of who Jesus is, we can take comfort in the promise that He holds all things together, even our broken and crazy lives.

Sweet friends, we have not been promised an easy life. We have not been promised a life without trials, pain or betrayal. What we have been promised is that no matter where we’ve been, where we are or where we are going…God is with us. (John 16:33)

From the beginning of time, Jesus has been at work in our world and in our lives. Nothing is a coincidence as He continues to write the most amazing redemption story of all time through His redemptive work in our lives.

So no matter how messed up your life looks right now. No matter how many pieces your heart seems to be broken into, Jesus is more powerful than whatever caused you that pain. You may see your life as broken beyond repair, but Jesus sees a restoration in progress.

Rest today in the knowledge that Jesus is ultimately in control. As He holds the world together, He can hold your heart together, too.

Love God Greatly!

Let’s Talk: How has God restored your life?

Challenge: What is something in your life that you need to hand over to Jesus to restore and heal?

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Friends, we are excited to announce our next study: Savior- The Promise Fulfilled

Christmas can be an overwhelming season. We try to feel the joy of the celebration, but our long to-do lists and packed schedules often leave us exhausted and we crawl to Christmas Eve trying to survive until the 26th.

In the middle of our very busy days, it´s easy to forget what we really celebrate at Christmas: We celebrate Jesus. We celebrate His coming.

“And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” – Luke 2:10-11

We celebrate the good news of Jesus´ birth. This was news of great joy and would be for all the people.

We celebrate that a Savior has been born to us.

We celebrate the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets in Jesus.

We celebrate Emmanuel, God with us.

This Christmas study will help you think about the true meaning of Christmas and celebrate His arrival.

The study starts on November 26th
Study length: 4 weeks

Grab your copy today!

Angela Perritt

Angela Perritt

Angela Perritt is the founder and director of LoveGodGreatly.com, a nonprofit online Bible study ministry reaching thousands of women in over two hundred countries around the world with God’s Word through their translated Bible studies. She and her husband live in Dallas, Texas with their three daughters. Angela is passionate about God’s Word and believes one woman in God’s Word can change a family, community and ultimately a nation. Her greatest joy is to encourage her children and others to love God greatly with their lives one day at a time. You can connect with her on Instagram.

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