This week’s text (Colossians 1:15-23) is the crown jewel of the book of Colossians, perhaps even of the whole new testament or all of Scripture. It is one of the most powerful and rich descriptions of Christ’s person and work. Texts such as these cause us to stop, to pause, and to marvel at the King of kings. May he reign over us in every way, changing us more and more into his image and filling us more and more with his joy.