Supremacy Of Christ

Read Colossians 1:1-23

Rosella Shishido

Looking at the stars on a clear night is one of my favorite things. I like to get lost in the
vastness of the universe and marvel at God’s genius. How can everything be so masterfully
created? Why are there so many stars? Why create an immeasurable universe? And even more
baffling: How did He do that?

Today’s Scripture reading points to Jesus Christ as the One through whom all things were
created. Jesus was an integral part of the creation of the universe. What we know as scientific
laws are the expressions of the wisdom of God through Jesus.

Paul states in verse 17, “He Himself is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.”
Jesus is the reason why stars stay put while planets move precisely along non-intersecting
paths. Everything in the universe is perfectly orchestrated and integrated, revealing the
masterwork of the Godhead.

The Bible says that Christ is supreme. He is sovereign. He is Lord of all creation. He is more
important than any king or president past, present or future. Just imagine how big and
powerful He is. And yet, He makes time for you and for me. He can handle any global problem
as well as our private, personal concerns. He’s that big!

Jesus is also referred to as “the Firstborn over all creation.” Among the ancient Hebrews and
Greeks the title “firstborn” was a common title of honor that meant “the chosen one” or “the
most favored.” Jesus is God the Father’s chosen and favored Son.

Even though Jesus carries all of these powerful titles, He is still within our reach. He is not
distant like the stars He created, but totally accessible: He wants to talk to us and listen to us.
He loves us and wants each of us to know Him personally. He is the Savior who died for every
single one of us.

The Creator dying for the created. How can anyone top that?

P R AY E R
Help me, Lord Jesus, to remember who You really are. May the demands of daily concerns
and busy schedules not diminish the fact that You reign over everything, and that nothing is
impossible with You. In Christ’s name, Amen.
 DAY 85

QUESTIONS
What hinders you from recognizing the supremacy of Jesus Christ?

What is your response be when you meditate on this staggering truth?

How do you respond when someone refers to Jesus as nothing more than a “good man” or a
“great moral teacher”?

MY REFLECTIONS
Does any particular verse (SCRIPTURE) in today’s reading speak to you?

OBSERVE what this verse is saying to you:

How can you APPLY this verse to your life today?

My PRAYER for today is: