He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
Colossians 1:15
The firstborn has certain rights and privileges because they were born first. It is through the firstborn that Mom and Dad first learn the wonder of loving their child. How great is the anticipation as you wait for your firstborn child to be born? How amazing is it to hold your firstborn child in your arms and cuddle them? How hard is it the first time you send them off to school? How scared are you the first time they really get sick? Yes, it is so wonderful to love your children and treasure them, but your firstborn you love first.
Jesus is the firstborn of all creation. How wonderful is He? And our Father in heaven sent Him to be born as a baby, to grow up, live a sinless life, and die on the cross for our sin. How great the Father's love for us!
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