S – For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, ²⁰ and through him to reconcile 

everything to himself, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace 

through his blood, shed on the cross.

Colosians 1:19–20 CSB

O – Commentary:

The sixth description of the exalted Christ is that all God’s fullness dwell[s] in Him. Later Paul wrote, “In Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form” (2:9). Colossians 1:19 is one of the most powerful descriptions of Christ’s deity in the New Testament (cf. Heb. 1:3). “Fullness” (plērōma), a key word in Colossians, is used in 1:19 and 2:9. (The verb plēroō is used in 1:9, 25; 2:10; and 4:17.) The noun means “completeness” and is used of a wide range of things including God’s being (Eph. 3:19), time (Gal. 4:4), and grace in Christ (John 1:16). This full and complete Deity is said to “dwell” (katoikēsai, “abide lastingly or permanently”) in Christ.

1:20. The seventh feature of Christ is that He is the Reconciler. Through Christ God will reconcile to Himself all things. The phrase “all things” is limited to good angels and redeemed people since only things on earth and things in heaven are mentioned. Things “under the earth” (Phil. 2:10) are not reconciled. On God’s restoring of nature, see comments on Romans 8:19–21; and on the reconciling of sinners, see comments on Romans 5:10–11 and 2 Corinthians 5:17–20. It is important to note that people are reconciled to God (“to Himself”) not that God is reconciled to people. For mankind has left God and needs to be brought back to Him.

“Colossians,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – Think about “all of God’s fullness” dwelling in one person.  It is mind blowing. Then think of that person crucified on the cross. Again, the “bigness” of God was killed at the hands of petty people.  Hard to fathom.  Finally, full reconciliation between man and God is created. Unprecedented.  It is humbling to read this and not feel extreme humility and gratitude.

R – Heavenly Father, we stand in awe of who you are and your love for us. Your actions leave us with nothing but gratitude and humility.  We didn’t deserve your demonstrations of love but we are so thankful for them.  Help us to reflect our love for you today.