Last week we learned why the topic of Preeminence took center stage with the believers in Colossae. They were immature & needed to be grounded in the faith. They were being harassed & confused by heretical doctrines and Paul wanted to see them succeed (strengthened). So too, our understanding of Biblical truths directly affect the way we live our lives because we live out what we believe. We've seen the Superiority of Christ in Creation (vv.15-17), and in the Church (vv.18-23)
Today we see the Superiority of Christ in our individual lives & ministries. Paul magnifies three particular points:

1) Suffering for Christ (1:24)
2) Proclaiming Christ (1:25-28)
3) Depending on Christ (1:29)