For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross.” vss.19-20
Colossians 1:15-20
These verses are found in the Christ Hymn, a beautiful and moving tribute to the Lord Jesus Christ, that was probably composed toward the end of the First Century. While descriptions of Jesus abound in the gospels, and people were familiar with his life and teachings, it took some time to fully comprehend who he was in relation to the invisible God. The conclusion these early believers reached is both powerful and moving. Jesus was more than human; in him the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and in him all things in heaven and on earth had been created. But most importantly, through him God had become reconciled to all things on earth and in heaven, making peace through the blood of his cross. While it’s impossible to understand the “how” of this teaching, it’s crucial for us to accept its truth. This is the basis for universal salvation, the conviction that what happened in Jesus means the reconciliation of all things to God. How beautiful it is to know that everything has been taken care of in our Lord Jesus! The unity with God has been restored, and it’s all the most precious gift we could ever receive.
Thought for the Day: What if people don’t believe they are reconciled to God?
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