The Head of All Principalities and Powers
DAY 53 WRITTEN BY: GILBERT TORRENS-
Colossians 2:10
and you have been filled by Him, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
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Everything on earth operates under the direction and command of some form of ruler and authority. Every government, company, military group, team, and even church has a hierarchy and chain of command or organizational chart that outlines the leadership levels of the organization. The higher up in these hierarchies, the more power that position holds.
This is true also for the spiritual realm, as the Bible often mentions angels and demons, and their different tasks with levels of importance and authority (Rev 12:7-9, Jude 9), and in the case of demons, levels of wickedness (Mat 12:45). In multiple places in scripture, we see angelic powers and demonic destruction far beyond human capabilities.
But here is the best news of it all: Jesus, our Jesus, who calls us friends (Jn 15:15), is the exclusive power and authority over all these beings. Jesus Christ, our savior, is sovereign for all eternity over all these rulers and authorities, physical or spiritual. Nothing else can sway or share in this authority. He has defeated the powers and rulers (Col 2:15) and reigns supreme, seated in glory in heaven (Eph 1:20-22).
And we know that Jesus loves us (Jn 15:9, Eph 5:2), He forgives (Col 3:13, 1 Jn 1:9), He is good (Jn 10:14, Rom 5:8), He listens to us (1 Jn 5:14), He doesn’t change (Heb 13:8) and He works in our favor even in suffering! (Rm 8:28). We are in his grasp, and nothing can remove us from his hand! (Rm 8:38-39).
This personal loving Jesus has filled us and sealed us with the Holy Spirit (2 Cor 1:22) who guides us into holiness (Gal 5:16-18) and helps us in time of need (Rm 8:26-27).
Today, we must trust his nature. In any circumstance we face, we must remind ourselves the truths of his love, forgiveness, goodness. We must remind ourselves that no matter how dire the circumstances, how painful and dark the valley of shadow of death may be, our Jesus is still supreme, and his Spirit is with us through it all.
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Lord Jesus you are worthy of all praise! You alone are ruler over all. Your sacrifice has paid the ransom, brought us life, and now I live to bring you praise. Thank you for your sacrifice. Please let this life which you have given me, be an offering unto you Lord. Help me, as I face trials, to look to you. Help me as I cannot carry these burdens, as I cannot take these steps on my own, but only in you, Jesus, I can walk and face today. Amen.
