Jaime Cornelius, Director of Counseling
Colossians 1:15–20
In the soft glow of Advent candles and the quiet waiting of this season, it’s easy to picture Jesus only as the baby in the manger—gentle, small, and wrapped in humility. But Paul’s words in Colossians 1 stop us in our tracks. Who is this baby?
He is the image of the invisible God.
He is the firstborn over all creation.
He is the creator of everything in heaven and on earth.
He is before all things.
He is the One who holds all things together.
He is the head of the church.
He is the beginning.
He is the One in whom all fullness of God dwells.
He is the reconciler of all things.
He is the ultimate peacemaker.
Take a moment to soak in these truths. Advent is not just the celebration of Christ’s birth—it is the mystery of divine majesty wrapped in human flesh. The same Christ who created the stars was born beneath them. The One who holds all things together entered a broken world to put us back together. Why? Because He came to reconcile. He came to make peace—real peace—between Heaven and Earth, between God and humanity, between your heart and His holiness. And He did it through the blood of the cross.
So, as we wait and prepare during this Advent season, we are not merely remembering a historical event. We are welcoming a King!
ADULTS
- Who do you believe God is?
- Who or what has influenced that belief? Is it true?
- Where do I need His peace in my life today?
STUDENTS & KIDS
- Am I trying to know what God is like by learning about Jesus, or just by what I think He should be like?
- How can we reflect Jesus this week?
DAILY PRAYER
Jesus, You are more than a baby in a manger. You are the image of the invisible God, the Creator and Sustainer of all. Yet You came near to rescue and reconcile. Today, help me to worship You not just with nostalgia, but with reverence. Fill my heart with Your peace as I wait for You. Amen.