JESUS
Colossians 1:16-20 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
[17] And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
[18] And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
[19] For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;
[20] And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
Every heart is searching for peace…for hope…for meaning and purpose… and even for an understanding of those things that were never meant to be explained. Deep within the heart of man is a yearning to KNOW GOD and all of HIS power and glory! Man seeks to encounter HIM and to experience the realness of HIS presence. By HIS design we were created with the wonder of HIM, the need for HIM, and a desire to see HIM just as HE is! We were designed to bring HIS heart delight and to glorify HIM in all things. More than any other, the overwhelming need of every life is to know and to be known by the Creator and in that knowing, find purpose for living. All over this world the cry for truth ascends unto the hills of God. As sinful man tries to fill the void and emptiness of this life with pleasure, money, and worldly things; the search continues to find TRUE JOY and happiness. Also, all over this world, the Word of God, through the Holy Spirit, beckons and calls out to man through conviction, COME UNTO ME! God calls out to Creation through preaching and the church, ENTER IN, COME TO THE CROSS! The corridors of Heaven are open and the God of all gods stands and with a voice of thunder echoes HIS answer to man throughout the universe…Jesus…Jesus…I give you Jesus! Hallelujah!
Jesus is heaven’s answer to every need of man. There is no other answer the Father will give to HIS children but this because Jesus is the One that can save, deliver, redeem, restore, sanctify, heal, empower, forgive, cleanse, and raise us from the dead! Jesus is God’s answer for you and for me. HE is the answer for the world, our times, our children, grandchildren, our generation and every generation to come. HIS name is above every other name that has ever been or will ever be. HE is the Bright and Morning Star! HE is the Lamb of Glory, the Everlasting One, the Lion of Judah, the Redeemer of the World, the Bread of Heaven, the Light of the World, the Holy One of Heaven, the Lily of every valley, the sweet Rose of Sharon, Messiah, Savior, Immanuel, King of all Kings, God’s only Son and HE is the ONLY BEGOTTEN and full of grace and TRUTH! Praise HIS Name!
What we believe about Jesus will determine our hope in this life. Without Jesus there is no hope, no future, no purpose or joy. God put HIM above all, first place in all things and before everything else. Jesus is to have first place in all things, in your life and in mine. Jesus will never accept second place because HE was given first place by HIS Father. Having this place of honor is what pleases the Father and this is what drives the heart of Jesus; to please God in all things. If Jesus is first then God is satisfied.
What place does Jesus have in your life? Have you given HIM first place? We will never be pleasing before God until Jesus is absolute center and undoubtedly first in our lives. First place was created for only Jesus to occupy. God gave you all of Himself when HE gave you Jesus. HE has withheld nothing good from us because HE is driven by love for HIS children. The Lord longs to embrace us, hold us, grow us, and fashion us into the Christian HE desires for us to be. We cannot have ALL the fullness of God apart from Jesus occupying first place. Today, would you crown Jesus with first place and full reign of your heart and your life and give HIM the preeminence in all things?
Bro. Lawrence Longworth Isaiah 61:1 “the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”
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