Why is it that we can trust God? Because He is Lord (my Lord) – (Adonay; Ad-o-noy). He has authority and power, and is matchless in His being. David wrote “The LORD said to my Lord…” (Psalm 110:1). Thomas said, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:27-28). Paul wrote, “…Christ Jesus my Lord” (Philippians 3:7-8), by virtue of His death and resurrection (Romans 14:8-9). Peter also proclaimed Jesus as Lord to the Jews on Pentecost (Acts 2:36). and to the Gentiles at Cornelius’ home (Acts 10:36). To a true Christian, Jesus is the only Lord (1 Corinthians 8:5-6) (Ephesians 4:4-6). This of course rules out any other “lords” that I (we) may try to promote in our lives, such as my self (Luke 9:23-26) (Galatians 2:20), such as the world (Galatians 6:14).
Who is Jesus to you? You might acknowledge Him as “the” Lord. You might join others in praising Him as “our” Lord. Have you submitted to Him that you can rightly say Jesus “my” Lord?
It is the Lord who preserves us! It is the Lord who has authority and power and is matchless in His being. Without Him who are we? Even our goodness is nothing apart from Him. There is no success (or good fortune) to us outside of the Lord (John 15:5) (Romans 7:18).