Throughout history, humanity has searched for meaning, purpose, and ultimate worth. People have placed their hope in wealth, power, relationships, and even their own achievements, only to find that these things ultimately fail to satisfy the deepest longings of the soul. The Bible presents a strikingly different answer—one that is not rooted in worldly gain but in the person of Jesus Christ. He alone is of supreme worth, surpassing everything this world has to offer. As we explore the supremacy of Christ, we will examine Scripture, draw from historical voices, and challenge ourselves to consider whether we truly exalt Jesus as the most valuable treasure in our lives.

The Bible repeatedly affirms the unmatched worth of Jesus Christ. Colossians 1:15-20 offers one of the most profound descriptions of His supremacy:

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.”

This passage alone testifies to Christ’s eternal nature, His creative power, His authority over all things, and His role in salvation. He is not just a religious figure or a wise teacher—He is the very center of creation and redemption.

Hebrews 1:3 adds further weight to Christ’s supremacy: “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power.” Jesus is not merely a reflection of God; He is God Himself, displaying the fullness of divine glory and sustaining all things by His will.

Jesus Himself spoke about His supreme worth in the parable of the pearl of great price:

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” (Matthew 13:45-46)

In this parable, the merchant recognizes the value of the pearl and is willing to give up everything to possess it. This is a picture of how we ought to see Christ—worth more than anything else in our lives. Do we treat Him as our greatest treasure, or do we cling to lesser things?

Many great preachers and theologians throughout history have exalted the worth of Christ in powerful ways.

• Consider the words of Charles Spurgeon: “If Christ be anything, He must be everything. Oh, do not rest till love and faith in Jesus be the master passions of your soul!” Spurgeon understood that Jesus must not merely be a part of our lives but must be our all in all.

• Jonathan Edwards also wrote about the excellence of Christ: “Christ is the greatest good, the most delightful object of our love, the most excellent and admirable person that can be conceived.” Edwards rightly points out that Christ is the highest and most delightful good. If our hearts are set on anything less, we are settling for that which cannot satisfy.

• A.W. Tozer challenged believers with this statement: “The man who has God for his treasure has all things in One.” When Christ is our treasure, we lack nothing. No amount of earthly wealth, success, or pleasure can compare to knowing Him.

If Jesus Christ is of infinite worth, then the logical conclusion is that He deserves our highest devotion, our deepest love, and our unwavering obedience. Yet, so often, we live as if other things hold greater value in our hearts.

• Do we prioritize our careers, entertainment, or relationships above Christ?
• Do we spend more time pursuing temporary pleasures than seeking to know Him?
• Do we proclaim His worth with our lips but deny it with our actions?

Jesus Himself warned against divided devotion:

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” (Matthew 6:24)

We cannot claim Christ as our supreme treasure while simultaneously chasing after the things of this world. He calls for full allegiance, not partial commitment.

If we truly believe that Jesus is supremely worthy, then our lives must reflect that belief. This means worshiping Him with our whole hearts, surrendering our will to His, and proclaiming His worth to the world.

Paul captures this attitude in Philippians 3:8:

“Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ.”

Paul considered everything else worthless compared to knowing Christ. Do we share that perspective? Are we willing to lay aside anything that competes with our devotion to Him?

The Final Challenge

As we reflect on the supreme worth of Jesus Christ, let us ask ourselves: Do we truly exalt Him above all else?

If not, what is standing in the way? What lesser treasures are we holding onto? Let us heed the words of Scripture, the wisdom of past saints, and the call of Christ Himself. May we forsake all that hinders us and run wholeheartedly after the One who is of infinite worth.

Will you today, in prayer and action, declare that Jesus Christ is the supreme treasure of your life?