I want to encourage you, take some time and read the book of Colossians. A wonderful insight to Jesus and He is all we need. He is supreme over anyone and all creation! Just listen to these descriptions of Him:
"He is the image of the invisible God." (1:15) - The word "image"means the expressed image. He is not a photo copy of God but exactly like the invisible God.
"The firstborn of all creation." - He was God's first born in all creation and holds the privileges and rights!
"For by Him all things were created..." (1:16) - It doesn't matter if they were thrones, visible things and invisible things, everything created owes their existence to Jesus! He has complete ownership and say.
"He is before all things" (1:17) - He simply is!
"In Him all things hold together." - This universe, our bodies and every detail around us He keeps it running its course. Jesus holds the supreme, powerful position in this universe!
"He is also the head of the body." (1:18) - Why would this statement have to be placed here if all the above is true? Because the people of God recognize His position in this world and in His body, the church. Here is why...
"He is the beginning." - The word "beginning" in its verb form means a ruler who created that which he rules. Jesus is the creator of the church and rules it, not man!
"The firstborn from the dead." - It was His resurrection that brought the church into existence. Without Jesus raising from the dead, there is no church!
"So that He might have first place in everything." - Where should true believers place Jesus? FIRST PLACE IN EVERYTHING! He already rules the world and they don't put Him in first place but that doesn't stop His rule and say-so. The true Christian recognizes Him and owes their existence to Him, our place of standing in Him (1:12-14) and that should make Him have meaning to us.
JESUS IS ALL SUFFICIENT! Why do we turn to man for our help, strength and comfort?
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