The Supremacy of the Son of God
15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For 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. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 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. 19 For God was pleasedto have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 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.
21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation—23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
I can't get over verses 15-20... its a pretty overwhelming description. The first line that sticks out to me (usually always) is "all things have been created through him and for him."
ReplyDeleteToday this catches my attention because it wasn't an especially great day. Work was weird and stressful and early early. My phone has been broken for 3 days now with no new phone in site and I feel disconnected. And normal life is making me feel just that - normal today. But these days... even these at times shitty days are created by him and FOR HIM. So what area of my life do I need to relinquish supremacy? WHat areas does he want to redeem, so that my bad day teaches me something weighty? what can I learn about his supremacy in exhaustion or frustration?
but damn, this entire passage makes me excited to enjoy Jesus. I talked about this passage with you guys once at restore group and almost couldn't hold it in. I love it.
sorry for the long rant and lots of questions.
much love,
austin
I've been wondering lately... Is it strange that I am not moved much by descriptions of God's grandeur or supremacy? I more read much of this passage and say, "yeah, He is God." But I'm immediately drawn into Christ reconciling all things back to the Father, and this work of making things right, mending all the broken relationships into their intended purpose and place. This makes me excited, Jesus' supremacy, and he is not demanding worship (like we imagine the most powerful to be doing), he is mending the brokenness of this world. This let's me in on what God's heart, what Jesus' heart is for all of creation. I want my heart to resemble His heart!
ReplyDeleteDude, I love it. and no, I don't think its strange.
Deletenice thoughts.
austin