16For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. (Colossians 1)
Thoughts: This passage tells us why and how Jesus is Lord. He created all things (visible and invisible- spiritual and physical). He existed before all things in time and is before all things in priority. He is the head of his body- the church. This is between a fourth to a third of the population. He led the way to eternal life- the first one through the tunnel of death and the first raised from the dead. God came down through Jesus and raises us up through Jesus. It is by his royal blood that peace comes between God and man. Is there any other compliment that could be paid? He is Lord of heaven, leading people to heaven, and Lord over his people here on earth. He is to be given the place of the highest Lord.
Prayer: Lord, you are my Lord. You are worthy of my devotion. You are worthy of all that I am.
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