In what ways can we prioritize Christ's preeminence in our daily lives? Christ’s Supreme Place in Colossians 1:18 “And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.” Recognize Who He Is • Head of the body—He leads, we follow • Firstborn from the dead—our hope of resurrection • “In all things He may have preeminence”—no corner of life is exempt Center Your Identity on Him • Daily remind yourself: “I have been crucified with Christ…” (Galatians 2:20) • Measure success by alignment with His character, not culture’s scoreboard • Speak truth over yourself: loved, redeemed, commissioned Let Christ Shape Every Decision • “Trust in the LORD with all your heart…He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) • Before commitments, ask: “Will this magnify Christ’s worth or diminish it?” • Filter career, relationships, and finances through Matthew 6:33—“Seek first the kingdom of God” Devote Daily Habits to His Honor Scripture – Let “the word of Christ dwell in you richly” (Colossians 3:16) – Memorize and meditate; turn truths into worship throughout the day Prayer – Start and end each day acknowledging His rule – Intercede for others so self-focus shrinks Worship – Sing while commuting; thank Him at meals; praise Him aloud in quiet moments Guard Your Heart from Rivals • Identify subtle idols—comfort, approval, technology • Practice fasting from anything that competes with affection for Christ • “Little children, keep yourselves from idols.” (1 John 5:21) Live in Gospel Community • Submit to biblically faithful teaching—He rules His church through His Word • Use gifts to serve the body (1 Peter 4:10-11) so His glory, not ours, is displayed • Welcome accountability; it keeps Christ, not self, on the throne Offer Your Whole Life as Worship • “Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31) • Ordinary tasks—laundry, spreadsheets, parenting—become sacrifices of praise (Romans 12:1-2) • Celebrate His faithfulness publicly; testimony exalts His supremacy Abide and Bear Fruit • “Apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) • Consistent abiding produces love, joy, peace—visible evidence of His reigning presence • Fruitfulness directs onlookers to the true Vine, giving Him the spotlight Keep Eternity in View • Philippians 3:8—count all else loss compared to knowing Christ • Anticipate the day every knee bows (Philippians 2:9-11); live now as willing worshipers • Store treasures in heaven, not earth, proving He is your ultimate treasure Living this way places Christ exactly where Colossians 1:18 says He belongs—first in everything, every day. |
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