Understanding The Lordship Of Jesus Christ

Dear BASICs,

This is a short sharing as follow-up from our cg discussion last week, which we unfortunately did not have sufficient time to go through. I figured this would really help each of us in understanding the great importance of knowing the Lordship of our beloved Saviour, although as commonly understood but always taken for granted. This sharing is loaded with scriptural references, so do use biblegateway or whatever medium that allows you rapid pinpoint of various scriptures for the full understanding!!
(You can flip your bible also if you are very very zhai! LOL)

So here it is, adapted from http://www.lovesark.net/biblenyou/lordship.html.

Understanding the FOUNDATION

1. The price that Jesus Paid
- Christ is OUR Lord because of the price which he has bought using HIS blood.
- "You are not your own; you were bought at a price'' (1 Corinthians 6:19, 20 NIV)
- Not by silver or gold, but by the precious blood of Jesus. (1 Peter 1:19)

2. Jesus exalted as Lord
- "At his name, every knee would bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord" (Philippians 2:5—11)
- Salvation comes only by acknowledging the Lordship of Jesus Christ over our lives. (Romans 10:9)

3. Jesus Demanding Loyalty
- Hard truth that should we love anyone else on Earth more than Jesus, including our parents and spouse, we are not deemed to be counted as His Sheep!. (Luke 14:26,27)
- But putting His love foremost, we can expect an overflowing of compassion and stronger love for our loved ones within our community. We are called to FIRST love Him, and then our neighbours!
- Its all the way brothers and sisters! No looking back to "greener pastures". (Luke 9:62)

Understanding the APPLICATION

1. Jesus, Lord over our Mind
- The Mind is a battlefield, master it and win the war. (Matthew 16:23)
- Following the world's thinking patterns and your thought-life reflects the values of the world. Thoughts and ideas process to actions and constant action proceeds into habit and sin.
- Do NOT be conformed, not even a chance! (Romans 12:2)
- Jesus KNOWS your EVERY thought. Yes, even right now! (1 Chronicles 28:9)

2. Jesus, Lord over our Body
- Flee from sexual temptation and evil desires. (1 Corinthians 6:20)
- But offer our bodies as holy and acceptable sacrifices. Availing of our time and effort, letting Him use us, even in our weaknesses. (Romans 12:1)

3. Jesus, Lord over our Decisions
- Asking the Lord, what to do, where to go at every juncture and cross-road. Acknowledging that His decisions matter over our lives. We are not living just for ourselves! (Bought with a price - see above)
- Lean not on our own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

4. Jesus, Lord over our Finances
- Money is root of all evil. True to a certain extent, but careful stewardship renders abundant blessings from the master! (Matthew 6:24)
- Give abundantly, not only when you have money, but when we are poor! (2 Corinthians 8:2-3)
- Make our bank in heaven, not earth! (Matthew 6:19-21)

5. Jesus, Lord over our Work
- Finally, work is essential for everyone of us. Lazing and slacking is unacceptable in God's eyes!
- Work, with excellence, with all our hearts, but working for the Lord, not for men! (Colossians 3:24-25)
- In the same manner, find time to rest and seek the Lord in quiet moments. Rest is biblical!! Don't overwork! (Luke 10:38-42)

That's all for the short sharing. I hope you guys find it as helpful as I found it to be! God bless and have a great victorious week ahead!

In Christ Alone,

Adriel