The Highest Place

The Highest Place

Bible: Colossians 1:15-23

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He is before all things, and in him all things hold together (V.17).

I invited a friend to church. After the service he said, “I liked the songs and the atmosphere, but I don’t get it. Why do you make such a big deal about Jesus?” I then explained to him that Christianity is all about relationship with Jesus. Without Him, Christianity would be meaningless. It’s because of what Jesus has done in our lives that we meet together and praise Him. Who is Jesus and what has He done? Paul answered this question in Colossians 1. No one has seen God, but Jesus came to make Him known (V.15).

Jesus, as the Son of God, came to die for us and free us from sin. Sin has separated us from God and made us deserving of His judgement, so peace could only be made through someone perfect. That was Jesus (VV.14,20). In other words, Jesus has given us what no one else could— friendship with God and unending life as part of His family (JOHN 17:3). Why does He deserve our love and attention? He beat death. He won us by His love and sacrifice. He gives us new strength every day. He is everything to us! We give Him our praise because He deserves it. We lift Him up because that is His rightful place. Let’s give Him the highest place in our lives.

JESUS IS THE CENTRE OF OUR EXISTENCE.

Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries