Today's Verse - Colossians 1:18 (KJV)

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.

—Colossians 1:18 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Jesus is the living leader and head of his church. No person can rightfully fill this role. No one but Jesus has earned this position. Jesus is supreme. Even though supremacy is rightfully his because of his divinity, he has earned this supremacy through what he accomplished for us on the cross, in his burial, and through his resurrection. He was alive before there was a beginning. He was the Creator of all that is. He was the one who passed through death victoriously for us. He is the beginning so that he might have supremacy in everything!

My Prayer...​

Lord Jesus, I ask you to take control of your Church, your Body. Please glorify yourself in us and permeate our leaders' hearts with your will. We want the world to see your supremacy because of our unity and devotion to you. And Holy God, please glorify yourself in Jesus through the Church. To you, Lord God, and to your Son and our Savior Jesus, be all honor, glory, and praise, now and forevermore. Amen.

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[RevCrestwood]

Our dear Lord as head of all churches who believe and trust Him will lead us all to His glorious presence in heaven.

 

[The Encourager]

 

[Rizakar]

Amen and Amen. I remember after reading a book about certain Christian martyrs I use to pray everyday about the Lord helping me to be able to face anything that might ever happen in my future and then He told me to stop thinking about it and just to know He would never leave me nor forsake me and that was a promise smiling and it always brings happy tears every time I think of His promise now. Glory to His Holy Name!!!

 

[Knutsen]

Amen and Amen. I remember after reading a book about certain Christian martyrs I use to pray everyday about the Lord helping me to be able to face anything that might ever happen in my future and then He told me to stop thinking about it and just to know He would never leave me nor forsake me and that was a promise smiling and it always brings happy tears every time I think of His promise now. Glory to His Holy Name!!!

That is a wonderful testimony of Gods love and care for those who love Him and obey His voice. We must follow the Lord, the head of the church and our own leader who will protect and guide their own. Let us all sing now. Lord I lift Your name on high, Lord I love to sing Your praises...