Lord, help us as a group to see the magnificence of Christ, that in him all the fullness of deity dwells bodily. Help us to marvel at the fact that we also are filled in him who is is the head of every authority and rule. He is the king of infinite glory, God himself, the Word who creates the cosmos and every tiny detail in it. This one dwells bodily – the Lord is among us, and he is for us! He came so that we who were barren of life and goodness might be filled and flourish in him; that we might be kept and guarded in him. We have been joined to the head of all authority – what in the universe could seem more impressive or important than him. Help us to be a group that delights in him and who acts in a way that reflects this amazing truth.
Amen.