Why is it that David (king David of the Old Testament) can trust God? Why can we trust Him? 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 rules out any other “lords” such as us (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 such that you can rightly say – Jesus is “my” Lord?