Created for Him

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. And 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, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. (Colossians 1:16-20)

“all things were created through him and for him.”

We were not randomly formed. We were not the result of accidental chaos or evolutionary coincidence. We were spoken into existence—through Jesus. And not only created through Him—but for Him. That changes everything.

It’s easy to lose sight of that in a world that tells us we’re our own, that our lives are ours to define and direct. But the idea that we can find true purpose apart from God is a lie from hell. Pride resists the thought of being subject to something higher, especially Someone holy. But the biblical view isn’t one of rigid subjection—it’s of joy-filled belonging and purpose. Our loving Creator didn’t make us to drift through life aimlessly, but to walk in relationship with Him, fulfilling the purpose we were made for.

That truth brings freedom. We were created for Him—to know Him, glorify Him, love Him, and live in reverent accountability to Him. When we deviate from that, when we live for ourselves, we stir chaos and conflict within. Why? Because deep down, we know the truth. We were made for more. We were made for Him.

Let the knowledge of that purpose realign your heart today.