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Colossians 1:16 Β· KJV

"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:"

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Passage Context

14In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
15Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
16For 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:
17And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
18And 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.

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Devotional Reflection

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Jesus is the King! That doesn't just mean that we have given our lives over to God's will and trusted in His grace. "Jesus is the King!" This means that He owns everything that is made. All angels, demons, and spirits are below Him, and their job is to honor and serve Him. Even though demons have decided not to honor and serve Jesus, that doesn't change what their purpose should be or the fact that Jesus's death and resurrection show that He is better than them. It means that He made the universe, with all its vastness and beauty, to show off His greatness. He is our King, Lord, and Savior because He shows us what God looks like and lets us know and see God. If our lives are in His hands and we do what He wants, no one and nothing can stop Him from winning in the end for us and in us.

Prayer

Thank you, Holy and Almighty God, for making yourself known in Jesus. We are grateful for your victory over all forces and living things. I appreciate you giving me the assurance that nothing you own can be taken by an outside force or any power of creation because I am yours. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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