Tim Keller | December 10, 1995
Looking into Colossians 1:9-17, we learn how crucial it is to live a life that respects God and to always seek to know Him better. This passage tells us that Jesus is the ruler and creator of everything, managing the whole universe as well as our personal lives. It also explains that He holds everything together. The section dives deeper into the effects on our thinking and society when we accept a world that is properly arranged, has moral rules, and the idea of keeping calm in difficult times. All these lead us to the importance of accepting and growing in the role of Jesus as our King, emphasizing the necessity of obeying Him and loving others.