Freely Speaking Audio Devotion

Welcome to Freely Speaking, an OHSOFREE devotional ministry where we share our hearts and trust God for transformation.  

Today, Andi Benson reminds us that it is God who holds everything together. 

“He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together” (Colossians 1:17 NIV). 

In a world that constantly changes, where stability feels absent, and certainty is rare, this simple yet profound verse anchors our hearts: Jesus is before all things, and in Him all things HOLD together. That means before your first breath, before your greatest joy, before your deepest wound—He was there. And not only was He present, but He was also sovereign. 

To say Jesus is “before all things” reminds us that He is in and above every circumstance. Nothing surprises Him. Nothing outruns Him. Nothing overpowers Him. When life feels chaotic, we can rest in the truth that He precedes the chaos and reigns over it. 

Throughout my life, I’ve experienced countless moments where God has held me and kept everything together. I am no stranger to hardship—I've battled illness, gone through divorce, lost my home, and mourned the death of my spouse. Much of my life has been marked by pain and upheaval. Yet, through every trial, God has always been by my side. 

“In Him all things hold together.” The atoms of the universe, the rhythm of seasons, even the beating of our hearts. The relationships we cherish, the purpose we seek, the hope we cling to, all work through Christ. When we try to hold our lives together on our own, we struggle. When we surrender, we discover that He has been holding us all along. 

Jesus is not just a helper added to our plans. He is everything. He is the source, the sustainer, and the center. Remove Him, and life unravels. When you trust Him, your life comes into balance.  

Today, whatever feels like it’s falling apart, remember it is not you who must hold everything together. Christ already does. Rest in Him. Build on Him. Let your life revolve around the One who holds it all. 

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