What does recognizing Jesus as Lord mean for your daily life? Seeing the Lord: John 9:37 “ ‘You have already seen Him,’ Jesus answered. ‘He is the One speaking with you.’ ” (John 9:37) The formerly blind man suddenly realizes the voice before him is the promised Son of Man. Sight turns into worship, and worship turns into obedience. Recognizing Jesus as Lord begins right here—acknowledging the One who opens our eyes. What His lordship settles once and for all • Identity: Jesus is not simply teacher or healer; He is Lord. (Philippians 2:9-11) • Authority: His word carries final authority over belief, behavior, and destiny. (Matthew 28:18) • Ownership: We are “bought at a price.” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) • Purpose: Life is re-centered to “live no longer for themselves but for Him who died for them.” (2 Corinthians 5:15) Everyday rhythms shaped by His lordship 1. Worship as first response • “Lord, I believe,” the healed man said, “and he worshiped Him.” (John 9:38) • Begin and end the day acknowledging His worth—songs, spoken praise, silent awe. 2. Glad obedience • Jesus asks, “Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but not do what I say?” (Luke 6:46) • Decisions get filtered through His commands—relationships, finances, media choices. 3. Unashamed confession • “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ … you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9) • Speak of Him naturally in conversations; let loyalty to Christ outweigh fear of opinion. 4. Ongoing discipleship • “Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him.” (Colossians 2:6-7) • Schedule is rearranged for Scripture intake, prayer, fellowship, and serving. 5. Moral clarity • His commands define right and wrong. (John 14:15) • Choices about integrity, sexuality, and speech are settled by His revealed will. 6. Hope in suffering • Set apart Christ as Lord in your hearts, “always be ready to give a defense.” (1 Peter 3:15) • Trials become platforms to showcase steadfast trust in His rule. Guarding against returning blindness • Stay humble—“If you were blind, you would not be guilty; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains.” (John 9:41) • Test every cultural trend against Scripture instead of personal preference. • Keep short accounts with sin; repentance keeps spiritual vision clear. Bearing witness like the healed man • Share personal testimony: “One thing I do know: I was blind, but now I see!” (John 9:25) • Point others to the Lord who still opens eyes today. Living in joyful submission Recognizing Jesus as Lord is not a one-time title but an ongoing lifestyle. It means daily listening to the One who speaks, gladly aligning every arena of life to His voice, and walking in the freedom found only under His righteous rule. |
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