For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him (Smith)

Christ the Creator and the Purpose of All Things

Colossians 1:16 

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

John 1:1–3 

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

Scripture testifies that all things—visible and invisible—were created by Christ and for Christ. This includes thrones, dominions, principalities, and powers. Angels, both elect and fallen, exist by divine decree and serve God’s purpose.

God did not create because He lacked something. He is self-sufficient and needs nothing. Creation exists not to fulfill God’s needs but to serve His will and manifest His glory.

To be created for Him is to be created to serve a divine purpose—whether as a vessel of mercy or a vessel of wrath.