Daily Worship (Feb 8)
Devotional 1: The Son Who Is Above All
Colossians 1:15–20
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 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 and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
Devotional Thought
This passage lifts our eyes to see just how great Jesus really is. Paul tells us that Jesus is not just part of creation—he is before all things. Everything that exists was made through him and for him. That includes the visible world we see every day and the invisible world we cannot see, including angels and spiritual powers. This connects directly to the message of Hebrews 1. Jesus is superior because he is the Son through whom God created and now rules all things.
It is easy to think of Jesus as only our helper or example. He is those things, but he is much more. He is Lord. He holds everything together, including our lives. When we forget this, our faith becomes small. We begin to look for security in other things—people, money, success, or even spiritual experiences. Paul reminds us that none of those things can hold us together. Only Jesus can.
This passage also shows us the heart of the gospel. The same Jesus who reigns over all things is the one who made peace through his blood on the cross. His greatness does not push us away; it draws us in. Because Jesus is supreme, his sacrifice is enough to forgive our sins and restore our relationship with God. Faith works when it begins here—trusting not in ourselves or lesser powers, but in the Son who is above all and who gave himself for us.
COMMA Questions
Prayer
Jesus, you are above all things, and yet you came near to save me. Help me trust you as Lord of my life and rest in your finished work on the cross. Amen.
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 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 and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
Devotional Thought
This passage lifts our eyes to see just how great Jesus really is. Paul tells us that Jesus is not just part of creation—he is before all things. Everything that exists was made through him and for him. That includes the visible world we see every day and the invisible world we cannot see, including angels and spiritual powers. This connects directly to the message of Hebrews 1. Jesus is superior because he is the Son through whom God created and now rules all things.
It is easy to think of Jesus as only our helper or example. He is those things, but he is much more. He is Lord. He holds everything together, including our lives. When we forget this, our faith becomes small. We begin to look for security in other things—people, money, success, or even spiritual experiences. Paul reminds us that none of those things can hold us together. Only Jesus can.
This passage also shows us the heart of the gospel. The same Jesus who reigns over all things is the one who made peace through his blood on the cross. His greatness does not push us away; it draws us in. Because Jesus is supreme, his sacrifice is enough to forgive our sins and restore our relationship with God. Faith works when it begins here—trusting not in ourselves or lesser powers, but in the Son who is above all and who gave himself for us.
COMMA Questions
- Context: How does this passage fit into Paul’s larger goal of showing the church who Jesus truly is?
- Observation: What words or phrases show Jesus’ authority over creation and spiritual powers?
- Meaning: What does it mean that all things were created “through him and for him”?
- Main Idea: Why must Jesus be seen as supreme for our faith to be strong?
- Application: What is one area of life where you need to trust Jesus as Lord, not just helper?
Prayer
Jesus, you are above all things, and yet you came near to save me. Help me trust you as Lord of my life and rest in your finished work on the cross. Amen.
Devotional 2: Crowned with Glory and Honor”
Psalm 8
A psalm of David. LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor. You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet: all flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild, the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
Devotional Thought
Psalm 8 begins and ends with praise. David looks at the vastness of creation—the heavens, the moon, and the stars—and is amazed that God would care about human beings at all. He asks, “What is mankind that you are mindful of them?” This question becomes even more powerful when we read Psalm 8 through the lens of Hebrews 2. The writer of Hebrews shows us that this psalm ultimately points to Jesus.
Psalm 8 says that humanity was made a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned with glory and honor. But we know the world does not look that way now. Sin has broken God’s design. We do not rule well, and creation is not fully under our care. Hebrews explains that while we do not yet see everything under our control, we do see Jesus. He became lower than the angels for a time, taking on human flesh. He suffered and died so that God’s plan for humanity could be restored.
This reminds us that Jesus’ greatness includes his humility. He did not cling to glory but stepped into our weakness. Because of his obedience, he is now crowned with glory and honor, and he brings many sons and daughters into that glory with him. Faith works when we remember that Jesus understands our struggles and has already gone before us. Even when life feels small or overwhelming, we belong to the King who reigns and who restores God’s good purposes for his people.
COMMA Questions
Prayer
Lord, you are majestic in all the earth. Thank you for Jesus, who humbled himself to save us and now reigns in glory. Help me trust your purposes even when I feel weak. Amen.
A psalm of David. LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor. You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet: all flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild, the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
Devotional Thought
Psalm 8 begins and ends with praise. David looks at the vastness of creation—the heavens, the moon, and the stars—and is amazed that God would care about human beings at all. He asks, “What is mankind that you are mindful of them?” This question becomes even more powerful when we read Psalm 8 through the lens of Hebrews 2. The writer of Hebrews shows us that this psalm ultimately points to Jesus.
Psalm 8 says that humanity was made a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned with glory and honor. But we know the world does not look that way now. Sin has broken God’s design. We do not rule well, and creation is not fully under our care. Hebrews explains that while we do not yet see everything under our control, we do see Jesus. He became lower than the angels for a time, taking on human flesh. He suffered and died so that God’s plan for humanity could be restored.
This reminds us that Jesus’ greatness includes his humility. He did not cling to glory but stepped into our weakness. Because of his obedience, he is now crowned with glory and honor, and he brings many sons and daughters into that glory with him. Faith works when we remember that Jesus understands our struggles and has already gone before us. Even when life feels small or overwhelming, we belong to the King who reigns and who restores God’s good purposes for his people.
COMMA Questions
- Context: How does Psalm 8 reflect God’s original design for humanity?
- Observation: What contrasts do you notice between God’s greatness and human weakness in this psalm?
- Meaning: How does Hebrews help us understand Psalm 8 as pointing to Jesus?
- Main Idea: Why is it important that Jesus became lower than the angels for our salvation?
- Application: How does knowing Jesus understands human weakness encourage you today?
Prayer
Lord, you are majestic in all the earth. Thank you for Jesus, who humbled himself to save us and now reigns in glory. Help me trust your purposes even when I feel weak. Amen.
Devotional 3: Pay Attention to the Greater Word
John 1:1–14
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Devotional Thought
John opens his Gospel by pointing us to the beginning. Before anything was made, the Word already existed. This Word is Jesus. He is not a messenger like the angels; he is God himself. Hebrews 1 tells us that God has spoken finally and fully through his Son, and John helps us see what that means. Jesus is God’s ultimate Word, the clearest and greatest revelation of who God is.
John also tells us something surprising. The Word became flesh and lived among us. The eternal Son stepped into our world. He did not send another message or another servant—he came himself. This is good news for sinners. Jesus came into darkness to bring light. He came to people who did not recognize him, yet he offered grace and truth.
This passage calls us to respond. Hebrews warns us not to drift away from what we have heard. John shows us why. If Jesus is God’s final Word, then ignoring him is dangerous. But receiving him is life-changing. Those who trust in Jesus are given the right to become children of God. Faith works when we listen carefully to Jesus, believe in his name, and live as people shaped by his grace and truth each day.
Prayer
Father, thank you for speaking through your Son. Help me listen carefully, trust deeply, and follow Jesus as the true light and life. Amen.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Devotional Thought
John opens his Gospel by pointing us to the beginning. Before anything was made, the Word already existed. This Word is Jesus. He is not a messenger like the angels; he is God himself. Hebrews 1 tells us that God has spoken finally and fully through his Son, and John helps us see what that means. Jesus is God’s ultimate Word, the clearest and greatest revelation of who God is.
John also tells us something surprising. The Word became flesh and lived among us. The eternal Son stepped into our world. He did not send another message or another servant—he came himself. This is good news for sinners. Jesus came into darkness to bring light. He came to people who did not recognize him, yet he offered grace and truth.
This passage calls us to respond. Hebrews warns us not to drift away from what we have heard. John shows us why. If Jesus is God’s final Word, then ignoring him is dangerous. But receiving him is life-changing. Those who trust in Jesus are given the right to become children of God. Faith works when we listen carefully to Jesus, believe in his name, and live as people shaped by his grace and truth each day.
- COMMA Questions
Context: How does John’s opening prepare us for the rest of his Gospel? - Observation: What descriptions of Jesus stand out most in this passage?
- Meaning: What does it mean that the Word “became flesh”?
- Main Idea: Why does God reveal himself through Jesus rather than another messenger?
- Application: What does it look like for you to listen carefully to Jesus this week?
Prayer
Father, thank you for speaking through your Son. Help me listen carefully, trust deeply, and follow Jesus as the true light and life. Amen.
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