Read Colossians 1:15
Today’s Scripture: [Jesus] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Colossians 1:15
Paul’s main theme in Colossians is the preeminence of Jesus Christ (Col.
1:18 KJV). There is no need for us to worry about angelic mediators or
spiritual emanations. Every person who believes in Jesus Christ is saved
(John 3:36) and is a part of His body, the church, of which He is the Head
(Col. 1:18).
While in an airport waiting for my plane to arrive, I was approached by a
young man who wanted to sell me a book. One look at the garish cover told me the book was filled with Oriental myths and philosophies.
“I have a book here that meets all my needs,” I told the young man, and I
reached into my briefcase and took out my Bible.
“Oh, we aren’t against the Bible!” he assured me. “It’s just that we have
something more, and it makes our faith even better.”
“Nobody can give me more than Jesus Christ has already given me,” I
replied. Sad to say, there are many Christians who actually believe that
some person, religious system, or discipline can add something to their
spiritual experience. But they already have everything they will ever need
in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Something to Ponder
What are some things you tend to let interfere with your relationship with
Jesus?