We are taught that
"being first" is important. In the Olympics you receive a gold medal.
In sports you become "world champions". At the fair you get a blue
ribbon. At other events you might receive a trophy. Jesus is first in many
ways. In today's Scripture he is called "firstborn". The word
firstborn can mean first in birth order, but also first in sequence, or first
in rank. Matthew 1:25 - Joseph did not
know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called
His name Jesus.
Jesus is “firstborn” in
other ways too:
1. He is God’s
firstborn. ( Hebrews 1:6 & Psalms 89:27)
2. He is firstborn over
all creation (Colossians 1:15)
3. He is firstborn from
the dead (Revelation 1:5)
4. He is firstborn among
many brothers (Romans 8:29)
Is Jesus always first in
your life?