WEEK 1 - REAWAKENING TO THE GLORY OF CHRIST
During His Incarnation, the glory of Christ is often veiled, and we see His humility. But His glory has existed from eternity past and will continue into eternity future. Even during His Incarnation, His glory is seen from time to time. This week’s devotionals unpack various aspects of the glory of Christ so that we will find ourselves caught up in worship.
DAY TWO - THE DEITY OF CHRIST - JEN ASHBY
For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily Colossians 2:9
I have noticed that most church traditions tend to lean toward an emphasis on either God’s transcendence or His immanence. Like some of you, I have walked up the steps of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem and the synagogue in Chorazin. The stairs there are purposefully steep and uneven to slow people down and cause them to consider the sacred space they are entering. But most Sundays, I walk into a church building without stairs, where you can grab a coffee and take it into the sanctuary and where most people are dressed casually and have come late.
In Colossians 2:8, Paul alludes to a heresy simmering in the church around the depreciation of Christ. In verse 9, he contrasts this heresy with a bold and vital truth, “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form . . .” While it is right and good to recognize Christ’s immanence and accessibility, we are also to honor His transcendence and deity.
Make no mistake, He is the image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15); in Him all things were created (1:16); and in Him all things hold together (1:17). We follow not merely a good teacher from Galilee but the Head of the Church (1:18), the first to be resurrected (1:20), and the Reconciler of all things (1:20–22).
What a difference this makes in how we approach Him, our posture before Him, our attitude toward His Word, and our lives of worship lived for Him.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Picture yourself slowly climbing steep, uneven steps; meditate on entering the sacred space around Jesus.
2. Picture yourself bowing down before Him in all His majesty—or do it physically; be still and listen for at least five minutes.
3. Express your praise and worship of Him in all His deity.
