jesussupreme.JPGToday we read two of Paul’s short letters–Philippians and Colossians. Philippians was written by Paul from prison, most likely in Rome. Colossians was also written while Paul was imprisoned, perhaps the same imprisonment as Philippians. In Colossians, Paul is defending the church against false teaching–especially false teaching about placing too much emphasis on ceremony, angels and human traditions. So throughout Colossians, we see Paul speaking about the supremacy of Christ over all these things.

Look at Colossians 1:15-20:

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And 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. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and 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.”

Let’s center our thoughts there. Read the words again. In everything Jesus has supremacy. Everything. God has given it to Him. There is nothing higher, nothing more powerful, nothing more worthy, nothing for honorable than Jesus.

Let’s let that say at least two things to us.

First, Jesus occupies the supreme spot in our lives. Nothing gives us more hope, more joy, more happiness, more peace. Nothing is a bigger factor in the decisions we make. Nothing deserves more of our time, attention and service. Jesus is supreme.

Secondly, and this is what makes it all so great, this Supreme Son of God made Himself nothing and made us supreme so He could become our servant and take on our sins and our death.

Philippians 2:6-7–”Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.”

In all things, especially in His love for us, Jesus is supreme.

What Biblical truths does God show me in these verses?
Jesus is supreme.

Since God tells in the book of James to be doers of the Word and not merely hearers, how can I apply these Biblical truths to my life?
Today I will seek to give Jesus the supreme place in my life, and let Him be the motivation behind my words, thoughts and actions.

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