Christ the true center

Christ at the Center of Everything

Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:15-23

"Christ is before all things, and in him all things hold together." 

Colossians 1:17

The infant resting in the manger is far more than a helpless child; He is the eternal image of the invisible God and the architect of the entire universe. As we see in Colossians, all things—from the furthest stars to the smallest cells—were created through Him and for Him. He is the "glue" of existence, the one in whom all things hold together. When our lives feel fragmented or overwhelmed by the chaos of the season, we find peace in knowing that the same hands once wrapped in swaddling clothes are the very hands that sustain the cosmos and our individual lives.

This cosmic supremacy is matched by a profound humility as Jesus enters into the specific covenant life of Israel. On His eighth day, the Son of God submitted to circumcision (Luke 2:21), bringing Himself under the requirements of the Law He would eventually fulfill. In this moment, He was officially given the name revealed by the angel: Jesus, meaning "The Lord Saves." By submitting to this earthly ritual and receiving His name, He began the work of reconciliation, proving that He is not a distant ruler, but a Savior who fully entered our human experience to bridge the gap between us and God.

Placing Christ at the true center of our lives means recognizing that He is the focal point of all reality, not just a part of our holiday tradition. When we shift our focus from our own efforts to His supremacy, we can surrender our need for control and trust Him with our fractured pieces. Because He holds all things together, our work, our relationships, and our struggles find their proper place and purpose in Him. By centering ourselves on Christ, we move out of the noise of the world and into the restorative peace of His eternal presence.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, We thank You for sending Your Son to be the center of all things. We ask that You would bind us together in Your love and grace. Help us to recognize Jesus as the Lord over our home, our conversations, and our hearts. May His name be honored in everything we do. Amen.