Jesus Upholds All Things (+ Tonight!)
The hands that sustain the universe also hold you
“He upholds the universe by the word of his power” (Hebrews 1:3).
What does it mean that Jesus upholds the universe? It means he’s got the whole world in his hands, all things included. The depths of the earth, the heights of the mountains, the valleys of the ocean, the brightness of the stars, and the warmth of our sun. Every planet, every comet, and every galaxy swirls in his great, big palms. He bottles every tear of every child, keeping count of their tossing, one day to wipe every drop from their face with his giant and gentle hands.
If it were not for the upholding, sustaining power of Jesus the world would fail. As John Calvin said, “All things would instantly come to nothing, were they not sustained by his power.” Christ upholds all things such that not one molecule fails to do its appointed task. Not one ant goes off course. Not one leaf withers and falls out of place. He upholds all things well.
Since he upholds such small things, he also upholds big things. As Charles Spurgeon reminds us, he also upholds me and you. “Surely, if Christ upholds all things He can uphold me. If the word of His power upholds earth and heaven, surely, that same word can uphold you, poor trembling heart, if you will trust him.”
TONIGHT - “Nashville Alight” in Sadler Chapel!
Adults - Join us tonight at 6:30 pm in the SADLER CHAPEL as we hear from our friend Pastor Matt McCullough of Edgefield Baptist and celebrate the work Jesus is doing in our city for his glory! Please come to Sadler from the steps on 44th Avenue. Wheelchair access to Sadler is available via the ramp off Park Avenue. All are welcome!
City Groups - Students are encouraged to join us tonight in the gym for City Groups! Doors open at 6 pm, Bible study starts at 6:45 pm, and will wrap up by 7:45 pm.
iKids Midweek - Wednesday night classes are open for ages two and up. We would love to have your kids join us for Bible study and scripture memorization tonight from 6:15-7:30 pm!
ON THE HORIZON
SPRING BREAK DATES: We’ll take a quick break from some of our regular gatherings in observance of Spring Break:
March 10: Monday night Men’s & Women’s Bible Study & Fellowship will take a break and resume on March 17!
March 12: Wednesday Night at Immanuel will take a break and resume again on March 19.
March 13: Thursday Women’s Bible Study will take a break and return on March 20.
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