Scripture: kjv Colossians
2:9 For in
him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.10 And ye are complete in him,
which is the head of all principality and
power:
Observations: Talk about belabouring a
point. Paul is absolutely determined to convey this principle of Christs
complete and utter supremacy isn't he? Paul has said many different ways over
and over again that Christ plus nothing equals
everything. There is nothing to add. No mixture. Not even a little help in any
way. No mysticism, aestheticism, legalism, intellectualism, philosophy can be
added or mixed in with Christ. He is supreme. He is preeminent. Christ alone is
God.
I looked up Godhead in
the Strongs and it simply means God. Christ is fully and completely God in
bodily form. Hard to fathom, I don't think we can ever fully grasp this concept
that God became a man and that's OK, some concepts are just too big to
master aren't they?
We are complete
in Him. Period. What else is there to say? Complete in the Strongs: to
cause to abound, to furnish or supply liberally
He is the Head of all
principality and power. There is that word ALL again. The word ALL is in the
book of Colossians a whopping 28 times. All wisdom, all
pleasing, all might, all patience, all fullness, all wisdom, all riches, all
fullness, all treasures, all principality and power
6 times Paul uses the phrase all
things to describe Christ preeminence!
All things
All things
All things
All things
All things
All things
Apparently we need to
get this. The Bible is screaming something here!! Christ is ALL! This is
why Paul in jail under the threat of death, was single minded, completely focused
on proclaiming this message of Christs supremacy.
Application: My mind is trying to grasp such a grand
concept. Christ is everything, He is all. The Bible isn't evasive or apologetic
about proclaiming the absolute utter preeminence of Jesus Christ.
PRAY: Lord help me to fathom this
truth By You and for You all things consist. You are the head, there is none
beside You. Jesus Christ you are God, and I could never make too much of You.
Give me boldness that disregards myself, my reputation, my life, health and
interest. Give me One thing. You.
Wow! I found you on the Good Morning Girls link up! Thanks for sharing! Love this! I am doing the study too and it was great to read your thoughts!
ReplyDeleteGlad you found me Amanda!
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