Colossians 1:15-23

Overview:
Paul begins by making it clear who Jesus is:

1. God (image of the invisible God)
2. He existed before creation (the firstborn of all creation)
3. Creation was created by Him and for Him (v.16)
4. He holds all things together (v.17)
5. He is the head of the church
6. He is first over death (v. 18)
7. He reconciled us from the dead by dying on the cross (v.20)
8. He died for us so that He could present us before the throne of God as holy, blameless and above reproach.

Paul concludes this section by reminding them they needed to do their part by continuing in the faith and not shifting their convictions about the Gospel. Hold steadfast to what Paul, God's minister, has told you, he exhorts.

Application:

I cannot be steadfast in my walk with God unless I really know who God is. Just as the Colossians needed to be reminded of whom they were following after, so I must keep Christ and what He has done and is doing uppermost in my thoughts. There is no service for God, no Christian walk apart from KNOWING GOD. Truly knowing Him is a day-by-day, moment-by-moment thing. It's not just a head knowledge. It involves passion - if I really know Him, then how can I keep from loving Him with my whole heart knowing the depth of His love for me?

"Knowing you, Jesus - knowing you. There is no greater thing. You're my all, You're the best. You're my joy and righteousness. And I love you Lord."