Scripture

Christ is the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme overall who rise from the dead.

Observation

Christ the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before everything and reigns over everything. He made everything, whether visible or invisible, including the demonic principalities and rulers.

Christ is the head of the church, which is His body. He is supreme over those who will rise from the dead. In Christ, God was reconciling the world to Himself, making peace with everything.

Application

Christ is the head of the church, not the human hierarchy that dominate its earthly form.

In all things, Christ is in control.

There are times when the church, at least part of it, seems week, unspiritual, and even ungodly. People use and abuse the church for their own ends.

Regardless of all this, the Lord Jesus Christ is in control. He reigns over all of creation, but especially the church.

How can this be, when there is so much evil in both the world and the church? God is able to use even gross sins for His glory and for our good. This does not justify anybody’s evil deeds, but it does give us hope that our suffering will carry some redemptive value.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that you are the head of the church. You are the king over all things, blessed be your name. Amen.