Friday, March 6, 2026

 

Scripture

 

“I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of the woman, and God is the head of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:4

 

Reflections

 

The Apostle Paul speaks of Christ being the head of every man.  Clearly, he was not speaking literally, as if Christ were on top of your neck.  He was speaking of the function of the head.  It is the control center for the entire body.  It all begins with the head.

 

Neurologically, we know that signals begin in the brain and go throughout the body, instructing the body what to do.  When Christ Jesus is our head, everything we do finds its origin in him.  We do not live according to our will but his will.  He is our Lord or “boss”.

 

When it comes to a man and his wife, the man is named as the head of the woman.  Here we often see an element of leadership.  The man takes the lead.  The wife follows.  No doubt, this can be an abusive thing if the man does not live in the way of Christ, if he does not love his wife “just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” (Eph. 5:25)

 

When it comes to Jesus and his relationship with the Father, God is the head of Christ.  Even the thoughts and actions of Jesus find their origin in the Father.

 

It all flows from God.

 

Prayer

 

Lord God, thank you for guiding me and directing me in your ways.  May everything I say and do this day find its origin in You.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

 

Full Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16