Who is Jesus?

(v.15) He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. (v.16) 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. (v.17) And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. (v.18) And his is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. (v.19) For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, (v.20) and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. --Colossians 1

Jesus is the protagonist in our story. He's the one who rescued us when his bride was in distress. He is the one that defeated the enemy so that his relationship with his people might be restored. He is our High Priest and King after the order of Melchizedek. He is the prism God looks through to see his people. All things (including humanity) were created by him, through him, and for him. We are not our own. He is our worthy master. He truly deserves our love and respect in the truest form.