Most people, even today in secular societies, would recognise that Jesus was a great historical figure. They might rank him alongside Moses, Buddha, Socrates and other great religious leaders. But, as our passage for today (Colossians 1:1-23) reveals that He is a lot more than that. Jesus is the unique and universal Saviour of the world. You see, the gospel declares that God has rescued us (who believe in Jesus) from the dead-end alleys and dark dungeons. He’s set us up in the kingdom of the Son He loves so much (Jesus), the Son who got us out of the pit we were in, got rid of the sins we were doomed to keep repeating’ (vv.13–14, MSG). This son (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God’ (v.15) – ‘We look at this Son and see the God who cannot be seen’ (v.15, MSG). He is the one by whom all things were created. Everything was created by Him and for Him. It all ‘got started in Him and finds its purpose in Him’ (v.16, MSG). He is the head of the church (v.18). All the fullness of God dwells in Him (v.19). Jesus has made peace with God ‘through His blood, shed on the cross’ (v.20). He has reconciled you to God (v.22a). You are now holy in Gods sight, without blemish and free from accusation (v.22b). This is the gospel for which we give thanks: ‘He was supreme in the beginning and – leading the resurrection parade – He is supreme in the end. He has no equal. From beginning to end Hes there, towering far above everything....and everyone (vv.17–23, MSG). He is either Lord of ALL or no Lord at all. Who do you say He is? Have a blsd week-end!
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:27:54 +0000
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