Read Colossians 1:15
[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?