Colossians 1:15-17 – Jesus Christ, the Lord of Creation

Intending to show the Supremacy of Christ, Paul went on a grand description of Christ. There are some who believe that verses 15-20 was an ancient hymn about Christ. Whatever it is, we will find in verse 15, the implication of His pre-existence and the description His nature as God’s Son. Then in verses 16-17, we find His role in relation to creation and the universe.
 

We are explicitly told in Scriptures that no man had seen the Father. What Paul is saying in verse 15 is that now in Jesus Christ the Son of God, we see God the Father. In other words, Jesus Christ is God. In calling Christ, “The first born of all creation” Paul was stating His status. This is a statement of His superiority and position. This description of Christ here is not to stress His humanity but His position and status as the first born of God. In that position of the first born, He is the absolute Heir and Sovereign Lord of all creation. Paul’s intention was to show that Christ existed before all creation.  
 

In verse 16 Paul tells us that Christ is the Creator. By Him God created all things, both heavenly and earthly things. Everything visible or invisible, thrones or dominions and rulers and authorities were made for His purpose and benefit. Then in verse 17, we see Christ, as Sustainer of all things. In Him everything holds together. That is to say that Christ is the reason that all creation is in synchronization and not chaotic.   
 

We often marvel as we see and learn of how the whole creation works in exact precision. They merely reflect a marvelous maker who saw to it that everything is put in its right place.
 

Jesus is Lord! All creation proclaim it.

For by His power, each tree and flower was planted and made.

Jesus is Lord! The universe proclaims it.

Sun, moon, and the stars in heaven proclaim Jesus is Lord!  
 

We worship the Lord Jesus Christ, the marvelous Creator God. Let’s never ever forget that!