Jesus: The Head of All Principality and Power
And you are complete in Him,
who is the head of all principality and power.
Jesus is the Head of All Principality and Power, which means that laws and authority originally came from Him. Because He is righteous, He wants you to live by His righteous principles. These are the principles by which the Lord rules the world—principles (laws) of nature, the principles by which governments exist, or the ethical principles that guide human conduct and human relationships. Also, the spiritual principles of peace and kindness come from the Lord. Commit yourself to learning all you can about the laws of this world (which come from God) so that you can understand how the Lord guides and controls all things.
Lord, teach me to live by Your principles so that I can please You and be like You. But I know my weakness; give me the power to live by Your principles.
Jesus is the Head of All Principality and Power. The power of laws and principles flowed into the natural world when He created everything in the beginning. The principles by which people live flowed into humanity when He created people in His image. The principles by which He sovereignly guides all things come from His power, for Jesus is the Head of All Principality and Power.
Lord, I want to live by Your principles because I don’t know all things; teach me Your laws. Because I am weak, I need Your strength. Because I am needy, I come to You for help. Amen.
Go Deeper: Psalm 119:1-16
Know the Lord’s principles, because they are the secret to successful living.
