Who is at the center?

For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. [For all things originate with Him and come from Him; all things live through Him, and all things centre in and tend to consummate and to end in Him]. To Him be glory forever! Amen (so be it). Romans 11:36 AMP

I don't pretend to understand everything in this verse. And I am okay with that because this I do know in my heart - God is at the centre of everything. The Message Bible has this to say,

Have you ever come on anything quite like this extravagant generosity of God, this deep deep wisdom? It's way over our heads. We'll never figure it out.

Is there anyone around who can explain God? Anyone smart enough to tell him what do to? Anyone who has done him such a huge favour that God has to ask his advice?

Everything comes from him;

Everything happens through him;

Everything ends up in him.

Always glory! Always praise! 

Yes. Yes. Yes.

Romans 11:33-36 The Message

And not only that, I know that God is good. Look at what He did for us, for you and me.

You must know (recognise) that you were redeemed (ransomed) from the useless (fruitless) way of living inherited by tradition from [your] forefathers, not with corruptible things [such as] silver and gold, But [you were purchased] with the precious blood of Christ (the Messiah), like that of a [sacrificial] lamb without blemish or spot. 

It is true that He was chosen and foreordained (destined and foreknown for it) before the foundation of the world, but He was brought out to public view (made manifest) in these last days (at the end of the times) for the sake of you.

1 Peter 1:18-20 AMP

We have a loving heavenly Father who has given us the choice to live a life of hope and faith in Him. A choice that involves trusting Him even when we don't understand what is going on, and why. We have the choice of Jesus.

Through Him you believe in (adhere to, rely on) God, Who raised Him up from the dead and gave Him honor and glory, so that your faith and hope are [centred and rest] in God.

1 Peter 1:21 AMP

Jesus, a choice for the long-term, the very long-term - eternity.

For all flesh (mankind) is like grass, and all its glory (honor) like [the] flower of grass. The grass withers and the flower drops off, but the Word of the Lord (divine instruction, the Gospel) endures forever. And this Word is the good news which is preached to you.

1 Peter 1:24-25 AMP

Question for today, who or what will you choose to put at the center of your life today? Will it be yourself, your circumstances or will it be Jesus? 

For thus it stands in Scripture: Behold, I am laying in Zion a chosen (honoured), precious chief Cornerstone, and he who believes in Him [who adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] shall never be disappointed or put to shame.

1 Peter 2:6 AMP