In what ways should Matthew 22:45 influence our daily worship and devotion? Setting the Scene Matthew 22:45 records Jesus asking, “If David then calls Him ‘Lord,’ how can He be his son?” Jesus cites Psalm 110:1 to show that the Messiah is both David’s descendant and David’s divine Lord. The verse invites us to recognize Jesus as fully God and fully man, worthy of absolute honor. The Core Truth • Jesus is Lord—higher than Israel’s greatest king. • His lordship is not honorary; it is eternal and divine (Psalm 110:1, John 20:28). • Because He is both divine and human, He bridges heaven and earth, making our worship possible (1 Timothy 2:5). Implications for Our Worship • Christ-centered focus: Every song, prayer, and sermon revolves around Jesus as Lord (Colossians 1:16, “All things were created through Him and for Him”). • Reverent posture: We approach Him with the awe due to God Himself (Philippians 2:10, “At the name of Jesus every knee should bow”). • Confident access: The God we fear is also the Son who understands us; we can draw near with boldness (Hebrews 4:15-16). • Obedient living: Calling Him “Lord” means obeying His commands in daily choices (Luke 6:46). Practical Ways to Respond 1. Begin each day by declaring, “Jesus, You are my Lord,” aligning heart and mind. 2. Incorporate Psalm 110:1 or Matthew 22:45 into personal praise—reminding yourself of His exalted position. 3. When reading Scripture, look for how every passage points to Christ’s lordship. 4. Let Sunday worship spill into weekday decisions—honor Him at work, school, and home. 5. Celebrate communion with renewed wonder: the exalted Lord became the Servant who died for us. Devotion Shaped by Jesus as Lord • Gratitude grows as we see that the King who rules the universe loves us personally (Galatians 2:20). • Humility deepens; we submit plans and ambitions to His authority (Proverbs 3:5-6). • Hope strengthens; the enthroned Lord will return to reign openly (Revelation 22:12-13). Matthew 22:45, then, calls us to daily worship marked by reverence, obedience, and joyful confidence in the One who is both David’s Son and David’s Lord. |
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