Hey I'm Brooke Ligertwood from Hillsong Worship, thanks for joining me.
Let's read together today from Hebrews chapter 1 and Colossians chapter 1, let's begin at
Hebrews.
It says "In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in
various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed
heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining
all things by his powerful word.
After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty
in heaven.
So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to
theirs."
Pretty amazing.
Now look with me at Colossians chapter 1, I'm reading from verse 15 through to verse
20, and then skipping over to verse 26.
"The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible,
whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and
for him.
He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from
among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.
For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile
to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through
his blood, shed on the cross."
Two more verses.
Collosians 1:26.
"the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed
to the Lord’s people.To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious
riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.".
That's a lot of scripture I know, but that's a good thing.
Collosians 1:26 we see it speaking about this mystery that was hidden for ages and generations
but has now been revealed to us.
It speaks of a mystery through whom the whole universe was created and that the axis of
the universe is actually God's will and God's word and that our very existence is a reality
because of God's will.
Throughout creation, we see these heavy hints and hear distinct echoes of our maker and
his love for us.
Indeed, since the very beginning, from the garden God has been calling to us, bidding
us to come, to walk with him, to know him, to enjoy him.
Hebrews 1 says that God has spoken repeatedly in past generations through various ways,
like in creation and through the prophets, but it says very specifically that in these
last days he has spoken distinctively through his son, the person of Jesus Christ.
Colossians 1:15 very clearly states that the son is the image of the invisible God, in
other words, this mystery is not a mystery anymore.
The mystery is obscured no longer.
If we want to know about the character of our creator, we look to Christ.
If we want to know how God would have us value people, the lost, the lonely, the doubters,
the disenfranchised, we look at how Jesus treated these people.
If we want to know how serious the issue of our sin is and just how much the Father loves
us, we look to the cross and we see the son of God, paying the ultimate price, to reconcile
us to the father that we might enjoy everlasting life and friendship with him.
And if we need to be reminded that the resurrection power of God is at work in our lives in this
very moment, we can look to the risen Christ and remember that he is interceding for us
and that we have an eternal hope that cannot be extinguished by the most excruciating of
earthly circumstances.
It isn't possible to grasp the infinite depths and beaty and wonder of the person of Jesus
Christ, or to over estimate the power of His name.
So would you join with me in these next few moments, lift up your praise to Him, lift
up your worship to Him and in doing so find fresh stregnth, joy and hope for today in
the beautiful, wonderful, powerful name of Jesus.
Death could not hold You The veil tore before You
You silence the boast of sin and grave
The heavens are roaring The praise of Your glory
For You are raised to life again
You have no rival You have no equal
Now and forever God You reign
Yours is the kingdom Yours is the glory
Yours is the Name above all names
What a powerful Name it is What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a powerful Name it is Nothing can stand against
What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus
You have no rival You have no equal
Now and forever God You reign Yours is the kingdom