Eph. 1:21

Please note, the most recent one is on the top. They then appear in reverse order.

21 Jesus is seated at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

“Far above.”

Not just “above” but phenomenally “above.” No one comes near!
Above angels.
Above all saints in glory
Above all evil powers and dominions of powers
Above Satan himself, “far above!”
Above all temporal powers, kings, rulers, etc.

I am reminded of the many passages in the Book of Hebrews that describe Jesus’ exultation, just like here. All true lovers of Jesus find it challenging to describe his sublimity, his authority, his reign in his Kingdom. We should not be surprised if this is the favorite way believers worship and learn all over the world. I recall a sister in Africa urging me before I preached, “Show us something new in Jesus.” I needed that admonition. I often forget that every sermon, every meditation, every testimony, every word shared in fellowship is God’s way of showing us how wonderful Jesus is. I learn more and more of Jesus in fellowship and in marinating in the Word himself.

Paul wants us to grasp this overarching reality, Jesus is now far above all powers. Having settled the sin issue through his shed blood, Jesus announced to his disciples that, now “All authority has been given unto me in heaven and on earth. Therefore go and make disciples.” He was not speaking in similitudes. He was announcing a fact that shifted everything in heaven and on earth. Jesus is Lord of All. John the Apostle saw, in the Revelation, that written on Jesus side were the words, “King of kings and Lord of lords.”

I do well to just sit here, for a month, just trying to digest this grand and glorious reality, not a promise but a present reality, that Jesus is seated at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

I am left with a searching question, “Is Jesus ‘above all’ in my life?”