In what ways can we honor Jesus, the "Author of life," daily? The Verse at the Center “You killed the Author of life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses of the fact.” – Acts 3:15 What the Title “Author of life” Tells Us • Jesus is the Source and Sustainer of every heartbeat (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16-17). • He holds absolute authority over the gifts of creation, redemption, and eternal life (Hebrews 2:10; 12:2). • Because He authored life, honoring Him is the most fitting daily occupation we can have. Ways to Honor Jesus Daily • Worship Him First – Begin each day acknowledging, “Lord, my life is Yours” (Psalm 5:3; Romans 12:1). – Lift your voice in song or quiet praise, recognizing that every breath is borrowed from Him (Psalm 150:6). • Walk in Obedient Love – “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). – Obedience is not cold duty; it is the child’s joyful “yes” to the Father who gives life. • Steward Life Well – Whatever you do—work, study, parenting, leisure—“do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Colossians 3:17). – Excellent, honest labor honors the One who crafted our abilities (Proverbs 16:3). • Speak Life-Giving Words – “Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up” (Ephesians 4:29). – Encouragement reflects the Author who spoke creation into being. • Treasure Every Human Life – Each person bears God’s image (Genesis 1:27); each unborn child is “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:13-16). – Protecting and valuing life—from the womb to the elderly—honors its Author. • Serve Like the Servant-King – “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve” (Mark 10:45). – Look for quiet, practical ways to wash feet in your world: a meal, a visit, a listening ear (Hebrews 13:16; Matthew 25:40). • Share His Life-Giving Gospel – The Author of life desires none to perish (2 Peter 3:9). – Open your mouth about Jesus—family, friends, neighbors, coworkers (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8). • Practice Grateful Living – “Give thanks in every circumstance” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). – Gratitude turns ordinary moments into worship services. • Rest in His Sustaining Power – He “upholds all things by His powerful word” (Hebrews 1:3). – Lay down anxiety; the One who authored your life also edits every chapter (Matthew 11:28-30). Putting It All Together Honoring Jesus, the Author of life, is not confined to church hours; it is a sunrise-to-sunset calling. From the words we whisper to the choices we make, we get to showcase His authorship. Each act of obedience, each expression of love, each proclamation of His gospel becomes fresh ink on the page that declares, “Jesus is worthy.” |
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