The Powerful Cure

Colossians 1:15 – 20 “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.”

You simply cannot say enough about Jesus. I was thinking about all the billions and billions of dollars spent on trying to heal human beings. The value of a powerful medication which would CURE cancer would be inestimable. But every medication we have is limited in effectiveness. Everywhere people are still sick and dying. No matter how much we invest, the best we can do is postpone death and make our lives more comfortable for the present. But, Jesus is the CURE. He is infinitely wonderful. His value is unfathomable. He is our redeemer and creator. He is the one who makes God known. He is the image of the invisible God. Now if we look out the window we do not see God. We can be discouraged by circumstances and our weakness. But God has revealed himself in Jesus as being full of grace and truth.

Jesus is the highest honored one of all creation. He is the creator and sustainer of all things. He is the potent CURE for all that ails us. How powerful did the cure have to be? How valuable did the payment have to be? How much did it take to satisfy the wrath of God? It took the Messiah Jesus. He is God and man. He is the perfect sacrifice for us. We needed that much salvation. He made peace by the blood of his cross.

It remains for us to only trust him. We are called to believe in the Lord Jesus. Do not be fooled by the gap between the promise and the fulfillment of the promise. God is true to his word. Hear Isaiah 46: 12 – 13:

“Listen to me, you stubborn of heart,
you who are far from righteousness:
I bring near my righteousness; it is not far off,
and my salvation will not delay;
I will put salvation in Zion,
for Israel my glory.”

Jesus Christ is that salvation. He is available to all who call on his name!