“For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.”
Colossians 1:16
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep” (Genesis 1:1-2). “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made” (John 1:1-3).
Out of chaos God, through Jesus, created an orderly world. But sin put the world back in chaos. For centuries God sent prophets and kings to speak for Him. Still there was chaos. For 400 years, God’s voice was silent. Then “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us … full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). Chaos is God’s platform for creation.
Years ago I hosted a children’s television show. After one episode, a man wrote in saying he had watched it while struggling with suicidal thoughts. But after watching, he had new life. In the midst of our turmoil, Jesus makes new beginnings.
Whatever the chaos in your life, Jesus is creating something new.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rev. Curry M. Pikkaart
Curry Pikkaart earned his Master of Divinity degree in 1974 and pastored congregations for over 40 years. He is a trained Bethel Bible Teacher, Stephen’s Minister, Ministry Coach, and Prepare Enrich Pre-marital Inventory Administrator. Since retiring in 2015, he has remained actively engaged in ministry through Pastor Curry Ministries, authoring three books: 7 Habits of Highly Healthy People, When the Going Gets Tough, and A Nation under God: Reflections from Jeremiah. He and his wife Barbara have made their home in South Haven, Michigan, for many years. They love spending time together and traveling to visit their eight grandchildren.
Out of chaos God, through Jesus, created an orderly world. But sin put the world back in chaos. For centuries God sent prophets and kings to speak for Him. Still there was chaos. For 400 years, God’s voice was silent. Then “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us … full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). Chaos is God’s platform for creation.
Years ago I hosted a children’s television show. After one episode, a man wrote in saying he had watched it while struggling with suicidal thoughts. But after watching, he had new life. In the midst of our turmoil, Jesus makes new beginnings.
Whatever the chaos in your life, Jesus is creating something new.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rev. Curry M. Pikkaart
Curry Pikkaart earned his Master of Divinity degree in 1974 and pastored congregations for over 40 years. He is a trained Bethel Bible Teacher, Stephen’s Minister, Ministry Coach, and Prepare Enrich Pre-marital Inventory Administrator. Since retiring in 2015, he has remained actively engaged in ministry through Pastor Curry Ministries, authoring three books: 7 Habits of Highly Healthy People, When the Going Gets Tough, and A Nation under God: Reflections from Jeremiah. He and his wife Barbara have made their home in South Haven, Michigan, for many years. They love spending time together and traveling to visit their eight grandchildren.
Scripture Focus
John 1:1-3
Insight
“Fear not that your life will come to an end, but rather that it shall not have a beginning.”(Cardinal John Henry Newman, 1801-1890)
Bible In A Year
- Deuteronomy 23-24
- Psalm 91
- Acts 15
