The Firstborn: Supremacy

December 22, 2004


Colossians 1:15-18 (Amplified) “15He is the exact likeness of the unseen God [the visible representation of the invisible]; He is the Firstborn of all creation.

16For it was in Him that all things were created, in heaven and on earth, things seen and things unseen, whether thrones, dominions, rulers, or authorities; all things were created and exist through Him [by His service, intervention] and in and for Him.

17And He Himself existed before all things, and in Him all things consist (cohere, are held together).

18He also is the Head of [His] body, the church; seeing He is the Beginning, the Firstborn from among the dead, so that He alone in everything and in every respect might occupy the chief place [stand first and be preeminent].

The Firstborn child (especially a male child) in most cultures is honored more than the Younger ones. In Jewish families they were blessed with more inheritance and were usually considered the leader of the family.

Jesus, You are the “Firstborn of all creation!” You are God; yet part of the Holy Trinity, the Three in One. The three of You dreamed up the entire creation. You spoke and all came into being. How much more “Firstborn” can You be?

Since You created all things and even continue to hold it all together, You are the Supreme Ruler over all.

As I take each name that represents Your character, I am realizing more and more how all the names overlap – are intertwined. Firstborn, supremacy, leader, ancient of Days, eternal, Head, Alpha, Omega, totality, etc.

You are the Firstborn from among the dead. You absolutely conquered death by Your resurrection! Yes, over the centuries You called some back to life from death, BUT they did eventually die.

Because of Your resurrection we, too, will rise from our graves and our dead-decayed bodies will be replaced with a new, glorified body that will live forever in Your presence.

As Firstborn, You are our leader, master, ruler, and yet You also consider us to be Your children and friend.

We are also joint-heirs with You. I can’t even imagine what that means. I just know it and believe it by the faith You have instilled in me. I acknowledge Your supremacy over me and I desire to please You today
Enable and empower me for today’s assignments.