Paul begins this section focusing on the great privilege of believers in regards their inheritance (v18) and the power working in them (v19).

Paul now moves on to focus on Christ (v20-23). Christ has been raised and seated at the Father’s right (v20). Paul explains what this means (v21-22). Jesus is in the place of authority and power far above that of any other being (v21). Jesus is the King of kings and the Lord of lords. He has authority over all people and over all spiritual beings including angels and demons.

The conflict in this world between the forces of the devil and the forces of Christ is not an equal contest. The devil has great power but Christ’s power is still far, far superior.

Christ rules over all things for the sake of the church (v21). The church which so often is maligned and persecuted by the world is at the very centre of all God’s plan. The church is described as Christ’s body, which means it is very much a part of Christ. The ways of the evil one Christ restrains and controls to turn what was meant for evil into good for God’s people (Romans 8 v28).

Speak to God and praise Him for this wonderful truth.