Colossians 1 reminds me of a very important person who inspired me to continue to read and search the scriptures to discern God's great plans for me, for us - Julee is the name. I can still vividly remember where we actually talked about this chapter - it was at a cafe right across Leeds University and I was with Lynda. Julee, you see, was our cell leader that time.. the moment I met her, she has shown me so much warmth and understanding (together with her cell group) and I have learnt so much from her and from then on, I have always looked up to her. Always.
Colossians 1:15-17
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
I remember Julee asking us (in typical Malaysian accent) - "So what is this, by Him, in Him, through Him, for Him thing about? What do you think is the significance of this?" and I remember Lynda and I just sat there in deep thought. I was 21 then and Lynda was 19, Julee was 23. My my, how time flies!
Apostle Paul put emphasis on the supremacy of Christ, how God revealed His invisible self through Jesus Christ and how the Son is supreme over all created things. Paul reiterated this to the people of Colosse because of the rising heresies where they failed to grasp the fullness of Christ and tended to worship thrones or powers or rulers or authorities over God.
To be able to worship, we have to be constantly reminded that God is the Lord of all and John 3:16. Sometimes, we get so spent in the worries and cares of this world that we forget what TRUE worship means. The prince of the power of the air is always at work 24/7, do not let what happened to Colosse happen in our Christian lives today. Be equipped with the sword of the Spirit, nurtured by prayer, fellowship and the remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross!
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