Colossians II
For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through Him and for Him. (Colossians 1:16 ESV)
Creator
The Trinity is complicated. But we do not aid our understanding by viewing the three-in-one and one-in-three as a matter of job description.
Take creation, for example. Somehow, we have the idea (and I blame medieval and modern art) that our universe was created by a grandfatherly God the Father… hovering somewhere in a vague heavenly atmosphere with a hand extended, a finger pointing, and a universe suddenly blinking into existence, in six portions… and then a nap.
But we see something different in this verse. Christ, King Jesus, the One whose hands eventually were formed in excited Mary’s womb, somehow was the means and purpose of creation.
The picture of Jesus found in the book of Revelation matters here. Think of this description, somehow existing way back on the days of creation: and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around His chest. The hairs of His head were white, like white wool, like snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire, His feet were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. In His right hand He held seven stars, from His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and His face was like the sun shining in full strength. (Revelation 1:13-16 ESV)
The Second Person of the Trinity was amazing long before the wonderful cross, resurrection, and ascension. Creation itself was for Him, by Him, and through Him.
Every time you notice something amazing about creation… whether a snowstorm, a sunrise, a volcano, a newly born calf, a budding rose, a cascading waterfall, a transformed butterfly, or your favorite tree, think of the Christ-creator. He did that. It was done for Him.
Wow.