Have you ever tried to carry too many groceries in one trip? You’ve got milk in one hand, bread under your arm, and produce threatening to spill out of a bag balanced on your knee. As you wobble to the door, one tiny bag of grapes tumbles to the ground, starting a chain reaction. You think, If I could just grow an extra arm, I could hold it all together!  Thankfully, when it comes to life—not just groceries—there’s Someone who holds it all together perfectly. That Someone is Jesus.

Colossians 1:17 says, “He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together.” This verse paints a stunning picture of Jesus’ sustaining power. He didn’t just create the universe and step away; He remains actively involved in keeping it all in order. Jesus’ role as Sustainer applies to both the physical world and our personal lives. The same power that keeps planets in orbit and atoms from collapsing is at work in your everyday struggles. This truth echoes in Hebrews 1:3, which describes Jesus as “sustaining everything by the mighty power of his command.”

It’s easy to feel like you have to juggle everything on your own. Work, family, health, and faith can pull you in so many directions that it’s overwhelming. But Jesus invites you to rely on His sustaining power instead of your own strength. Start by surrendering your worries to Him in prayer. Be honest about the areas where you feel like things are slipping.

Reflection Questions:

1. What areas of your life feel like they are “falling apart,” and how can you trust Jesus to hold them together?
2. How does knowing that Jesus sustains the universe impact the way you approach your daily challenges?

Suggested Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for holding all things together. When my life feels chaotic, help me to trust in Your sustaining power. Remind me that I don’t have to carry everything on my own because You are in control. Strengthen my faith and teach me to rest in the truth of who You are. Amen.