Jesus, the Loving Lord

We often think of Jesus as Savior, Healer, Deliverer, And so we should. But let us not forget that He is to be Lord (in 21st century English, “boss”).

We have a lot of people we answer to in our lives. Our bosses at work, the state and federal inspectors in our businesses, our teachers at school, etc. As independent minded Americans we often feel we have reason to dislike people who tell us what to do and sometimes how to do it. Sometimes we shift that attitude to God. We were born into liberty and freedom in the Lord, Weren’t we?

Paul reminds us not to misuse our liberty. Remember, doing things our way before Christ’s intervention got us into the messes, the bondage we were in. Though we are created to be free, (and God is the ultimate supporter of human freedom) we are not equipped to be God. God, unlike worldly bosses ALWAYS has what is best for us in mind.

Jesus, the Loving Lord tells you to do things that will edify you, strengthen you, and keep you free from bondage that always accompanies sin. His lordship and leading result in love, peace, joy, and other good results. Doing your own thing instead of the Lords results in frustration, anger, hatred, etc.

ANYTHING the Lord tells us to do will improve our lives, if we will not only hear it but do it. It may be something simple or small. (Don’t forsake the gathering together of the saints. Spend time in the Word and prayer.) Or it may be something about your lifestyle or thought patterns. Whatever He wants us to do will make us and our lives better. He is a Good and Loving Lord.