Thinking about the Pre-eminence of Jesus

The Supremacy of Jesus Christ

Colossians 1:9-18 - Referenced in context of Christ's supremacy over all creation.

Colossians 1:15 - "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation."

Jesus is the best person to obey, trust, and serve. There is no other who is as definite as He is. He is The Way. He is The Truth. He is The Life. He is The First. He is The Last. He is The Door. He is The Lord. He is The Savior.

If there is any person you are following other than the Lord Jesus Christ, you are on the losing end because it is only Him that has the final Word.

1 Corinthians 3:11 - "For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ."

Benefits of Constantly Thinking About His Pre-eminence

Seeing Him in His Full Glory

We will know and see Him in His full glory.

Authentic Worship and Living

Worship will become real to you. Life will become worship. Choices will be a response to who He is. Decisions will be a product of reverence for Him.

Reinforced Faith

Your faith will be reinforced with confidence that you have put it in the best person.

Life Governed by Truth

The more you meditate on the pre-eminence of Jesus, life becomes governed by truth and not by things lesser than truth or things that are outright lies.

2 Corinthians 13:5 - "Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? Unless indeed you are disqualified."

Practical Outcomes of This Meditation

Eternal Correctness in Living

The more you meditate and consider things of the pre-eminence of Jesus, living will be the getting right of the things that are expedient to eternal correctness.

Accurate Prioritization

You become accurate and correct in the prioritization of things in life.

Elimination of Waste

It cuts out wastages of time, money, and effort.

Enhanced Efficiency and Effectiveness

It will help you to be efficient and effective in the life you are living.

Defense Against Opposition

It will help you defend against contrariness.

Conclusion

Constantly thinking about the pre-eminence of Jesus Christ transforms every aspect of our lives from the inside out. When we meditate on His supremacy, our worship becomes authentic, our faith grows stronger, our priorities align with eternal values, and our living becomes both efficient and effective. This focus on Christ eliminates waste, governs our lives by truth rather than deception, and positions us to defend against anything that opposes God's purposes in our lives.