I Wanna Riot
Colossians 1:16 “ For in Him all things were created…whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through Him and for Him.” Growing up in the 80s,I Wanna Riot by Racid, God Save the Queen by the Sex Pistols and the Beastie Boys’ “We’ve Gotta Fight” were my anti-authority anthem songs. Now that I’m older and no longer wear parachute pants, my 80’s soundtrack has faded away. Nevertheless, a song of rebellion still plays in a small part of my heart. However, this song’s central message isn’t about rebelling against the powers that be- family, teachers, the government, etc. No, this song is protesting the authority of Jesus. Even devoted Jesus followers rebel against His authority from time to time. I imagine there’s a similar song playing somewhere in your heart too. That’s why it’s good for us to frequently read passages like, Colossians 1:15-20. The passage confronts our songs of rebell...