Christ Worthy of Preeminence
All is not well in Colosse; for the
heresy that Jesus Christ is neither
central nor supreme is undermining
the church. Paul’s response to
these false teachings is two-fold.
First, he upholds Christ as the
preeminent Head of the church.
Next, he speaks out against the
rituals and man-made regulations.
which typify worship at Colosse.
Lord Jesus, You Live Within Us:
We ask God to give you complete
understanding of what he wants
to do in your lives… We also pray
that you will be strengthened with
His glorious power (Col 1:9-11).
He has delivered us from the
power of darkness and… we have
redemption through His blood,
the forgiveness of sins (v13-14).
He is image of invisible God…
For by Him all things were created…
and for Him. He is head of the
church… that in all things He may
have the preeminence (v16-18).
Lord, thank You for providing
a way for me to be enlightened
with the understanding of Your will
and grasp Your purposes for my life!
Fill me with spiritual wisdom to
make the right choices & decisions.
Strengthen me with Your glorious
power so that I will have all the
patience and endurance I need.
And fill me with Your joy so that
I will readily offer thanks to U. Amen
Lord, it’s Your grace that I’m what I’m.
It’s Your grace that I’ve what I have.
It is Your grace that I have had
all the opportunities I have had.
It’s Your grace that I have met
the people that I have met.
Thank You for Your gracious gifts.
You are the author not just of good
temporal gifts but of Your good gift
of salvation. Thank You for rescuing
me from darkness. Amen and amen.
Lord, You’re Supreme & Almighty.
You created me for a reason; and
Help me be all that You created
me to be. Jesus, I adore You
not only for Your sacrificial love,
but also condescending to live in
and through me. Help me to let You
have the Preeminence in all things.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.