Rescued by Jesus: The Head of All Creation

Thursday, November 21st: Colossians 1:13-20

Bible Verse:

“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”

— Colossians 1:13-14 (EHV)

Devotion:

In this passage, Paul talks about how Jesus has saved us. He says that Jesus rescued us from darkness and brought us into His kingdom. That means that because of Jesus, we are no longer stuck in sin and sadness. Jesus forgives us and gives us new life. He is the ruler of everything, and He loves us so much that He died to save us.

It’s important to remember that Jesus has already done everything we need to be saved. We don’t have to worry or be afraid, because Jesus has rescued us. Now we can live in His kingdom and know that we are forgiven and loved forever!

Questions to think about:

1. What does it mean that Jesus rescued us from darkness?

2. How can we live as people who belong to Jesus’ kingdom?

3. Why is it important to remember that Jesus has forgiven us?

Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for rescuing me and forgiving my sins. Help me to live as someone who belongs to Your kingdom. Amen.

Activity Idea:

Draw a picture of Jesus rescuing you from the darkness and bringing you into His kingdom.

Full Bible Reference:

“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.”

— Colossians 1:13-20 (EHV)