Is JESUS LORD?

Many people profess to believe in Jesus Christ, calling Him their Lord and Savior. The Bible refers to Jesus Christ as “Lord and Saviour” (2 Peter 1:11, 2:20; 3:2, 18). The Greek word translated as Lord in these scriptures is kurios, which means “supreme in authority, or a controller; and by implication, Master.  Saviour usually means that he saves them from their sin and Lord means he is now the sole ruler of their life. When we look closer, we find that not everyone who makes this claim truly lives as if Jesus is the Lord of their lives. There’s a profound difference between acknowledging Jesus with our words and submitting to Him in every aspect of life. Many claim Jesus as their Lord and Savior, but their actions and decisions reflect otherwise. 

Jesus didn’t die so that we could live for ourselves, but so that we could live for Him. The truth is, many have turned away without even realising it; they have turned their eyes away from Jesus to themselves. They think it’s about them, their desires, and their needs—all the while claiming that Jesus is their Lord. But if Jesus is truly Lord, why are you exalted as the lord and master of your life? Why are you taking the throne that belongs to Him and sitting on it? If this is you, then please repent. Turn away from the worship of self. That means taking on Jesus’ life and surrendering all, so that it is none of you and all of Him.

We may say Jesus is Lord, but our lives may show that we are still clinging to worldly things—sin, our ambitions, material possessions, or personal agendas.  Remember we are not our own. We were bought at a price. We belong to Jesus. We are His purchased possession. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)When a person yields to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, he or she acknowledges His ownership and gives up his or her personal rights. Yielding to the lordship of Jesus Christ involves total and unreserved obedience. If He is the Lord of your life, you are going to do what He tells you to do.

Matthew 7:21-23 is a sobering reminder to us all. Jesus warns,

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’”

This passage emphasises that calling Jesus Lord without genuine submission and obedience is meaningless.

The values of our culture often conflict with the teachings of Jesus. Materialism, selfish ambition, and instant gratification are all temptations that can cause us to drift from following Jesus fully. Many people try to live in both worlds—professing Christ but also indulging in the desires of the flesh. James 1:22 tells us to

“do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”

Being hearers only, without obedience, is a form of self-deception.

True faith requires transformation and as believers, we are called to put off our old selves and walk in the newness of life. 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares,

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

This renewal is evidence of true lordship—where Jesus transforms every part of our lives. 

In Matthew 28:18, Jesus said all authority had been given to Him in heaven and on earth. He is God. Colossians 1:15-17  says,

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist”

When we refer to Jesus as our Lord, we are acknowledging His supreme authority. He is not just a figure to admire but someone we follow in complete obedience.  The term “Lord” carries the idea of mastery, meaning Jesus governs every aspect of our lives. As our Saviour, Jesus has rescued us from the penalty of sin through His death and resurrection, offering us the gift of eternal life. But it is not enough to merely acknowledge Him as our Savior; He must also be Lord of our lives. These two roles are interconnected—Jesus as Lord governs how we live, and as Savior, He grants us salvation from sin.

For us to understand the weight of the term “Lord.” Luke 6:46 directly addresses this when Jesus says,

“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?”

This verse highlights the discrepancy between lip service and actual obedience.  Jesus said,

“Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying: ‘These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me” (Matthew 15:7-8.)

Jesus expects us to do more than just call Him Lord; He expects us to live in submission to His commands. Having Jesus as Lord means that we don’t just follow Him when it is convenient, but we prioritize His will over our desires.

To have Jesus as Lord and Savior also means we recognize that we cannot save ourselves. The world encourages self-reliance and self-sufficiency, but salvation cannot be earned by good deeds or human effort. Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us,

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)

Jesus saves us, and as Lord, He calls us to live lives that reflect His holiness and grace. This is also elaborated in 1 John 2:4

Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. '(1 John 2:4 )

Furthermore In 1 John 2:6, the Bible says 

'This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. ' ( 1 John 2:6)

Accepting Jesus as our Lord means living just as he lived. Jesus devoted Himself to doing the will of His Father and obeying His commandments. He said to His disciples in John 4:34 that His food was to do the will of Him who sent Him and to finish His work. Of course, you know how important food is to the body as one of the basic needs of human beings. The basic need of every Chrsitian is to obey the will of God. Doing the will of God was Jesus’ overriding goal on earth. He said in John 6:38-39,

“For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. This is the will of the Father who sent Me, that of all He has given Me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day” ( John 6:38-39 New King James Version).

Jesus didn’t act independently of God when He was on earth. He acted in accordance with the will of His Father, seeking to please Him in all that He did. He said to the Jewish leaders,

“And He who sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone, for I always do those things that please Him” (John 8:29 New King James Version). 

What must a person do in order for Jesus Christ to be Lord of his life?  The easy answer is, "Yield your life to Him." This involves taking your hands off the controls of your life and allowing Him to be in control, living in complete surrender to Christ. Surrender is a word that can evoke feelings of vulnerability or loss, but when it comes to surrendering to Jesus, it is a beautiful act of trust. It is important to surrender to Jesus because, by doing so, we acknowledge His authority and wisdom, allowing Him to guide our lives in ways we cannot on our own. Surrendering is essential because we recognize that Jesus is not only the Savior of our souls but also the Lord of our daily lives. Jesus desires to be Lord of the seen and the unseen, the visible and the invisible, the private aspects of our life and the public aspects of our life. He wants to be Lord of our spiritual life and of our physical life. Is Jesus Lord of your thoughts? Is Jesus Lord of your emotions? Is Jesus Lord of your speech, of your relationships, of your possessions?  Is Jesus Christ Lord of your whole life?

In surrendering, we are giving up control. Human beings often want to control every detail of their lives, but true peace comes when we allow God to take the reins. Romans 12:1 tells us,

“Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” Sacrificing our will for His is an act of worship and love.(Romans 12:1)

To be a believer is not simply to agree with the facts about Jesus; it is to trust in Him and follow Him daily. Biblical belief is rooted in faith that transforms us, leading to actions that reflect our relationship with Christ. It means trusting Jesus with our whole lives—our decisions, our struggles, and our future.

Jesus as Lord and Savior is not just a title or a phrase—it is a calling to live a life wholly surrendered to Him. It means giving up control, trusting in His saving grace, and allowing Him to transform every part of our lives. Surrendering to Jesus, living under His lordship, and walking as true believers will lead us into the fullness of life He has promised. So, is Jesus your Lord? If Christ is not your Lord, then repent, give up control and FULLY surrender, by the help of the Precious Holy Spirit. Remember, we cannot do this christian walk by our own strength. The Holy Spirit is so good at leading you to live a life that glorifies Jesus

John 16:14 He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you.

In prayer, continually  ask for his help and submit to him. Read the word often so that you may know God’s will so that when times comes you can do it. 

If there’s a battle that you will fight daily as you follow Christ, it’s the battle of giving up your own ways and following the ways of the Lord Jesus Christ. There is a famous preacher who once said, “It is ever the Holy Spirit’s work to turn our eyes away from self to Jesus; but Satan’s work is just the opposite of this, for he is constantly trying to make us regard ourselves instead of Christ.” That’s pure truth.

Remember, it is the Lord who saves you, it is He who gives true joy, and it is He who has all the power and authority. He is the Creator. Isn’t it the Lord who said this in Isaiah 55:8-9

8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts,

  neither are your ways my ways,”

declares the Lord.

9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth,

    so are my ways higher than your ways

    and my thoughts than your thoughts.

(Isaiah 55:8-9)

Remember He is God, and you are not. So Let God be God.