Preeminent

When we speak of preeminence, we are usually referring to someone being the best at what they do. For instance, we can say, “He is the preeminent guitarist in our area.” But preeminence can mean so much more. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines preeminent as “having paramount rank, dignity, or importance.” Speaking of Jesus, Paul wrote in

Colossians 1:17-18, “And 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, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.” Jesus holds the preeminent position over all things. He is the firstborn from the dead, as well as the giver and sustainer of all life. We should, therefore, make sure that He is given first place in our lives. Jesus has the paramount ranking of all life, the greatest dignity, and the highest importance of all things.