A reminder for
today
And He Himself existed and is before all
things, and in Him all things hold together. [His is the controlling, cohesive
force of the universe.] (Colossians 1:17)
I got an email from Ford motor company recalling my Ford
Ranger due a possible faulty latch in the rear seat. So, today I took my Ranger
in and they replaced the latch with a brand new one. This is why I am writing
to you a little later than usual. It made me think of this verse. Jesus is the
glue that holds all together. In Him all things hold together. Have you ever
heard of laminin? I have written about Laminin before, but let me take you
through it again. I love laminin.
Laminin is a protein that is part of the extracellular
matrix in humans and animals. The extracellular matrix (ECM) lies outside of
cells and provides support and attachment for cells inside organs (along with
many other functions). Laminin has “arms” that associate with other laminin
molecules to form sheets and bind to cells. Laminin and other ECM proteins
essentially “glue” the cells (such as those lining the stomach and intestines)
to a foundation of connective tissue. This keeps the cells in place and allows
them to function properly. The structure of laminin is very important for its
function (as is true for all proteins). One type of congenital muscular
dystrophy results from defects in laminin.
The shape of laminin resembles a cross and its functions come
across as the very core of who Jesus is. Now I know we should not use our fallible
bodies to resemble God’s infallible Word, but it is nice to know that when God
designed us He left these little things in our bodies for us to find that
confirms who the designer is. Compared to the massive complexities God added to
our DNA, laminin is just a small part of the wonders of our creator and God. In
the example of how laminin holds our bodies together and even when I use the
example of my back-seat latch holding my seat together with the rear of the
car, it is imperative that we look at Jesus in context of who He is and what He
is. He is God and He is perfect. His perfection is the core of our beliefs and
faith and in His perfection, we are strengthened and held together.
There is nothing that we can use to compare to our Lord, but
we can celebrate the wonders of His creation and the mercy He shows. So, every
day I get into my Ranger I will think of Jesus in the sense that He is always there,
and He keeps me safe and strong. He is the reason we own a car and He is the
reason we can drive it. It is all out of His grace and mercy. I can see His
gift of love in all that I do and all that I am, because without Him I am
nothing.
Lord, you are just amazing, and we love to find all these
little wonders of your creation as it just strengthens who we are and who you
are. You are our God and King and we worship you alone with all our minds,
souls and hearts. In Jesus name.
Have an awesome day, dear friend of Jesus.
Cheers
