“Why do you call me, Lord, Lord,” and do not do what I say? – Luke 6:46
Jesus told the story of the wise and foolish builder to explain this question. | WATCH ON YOUTUBE
In this story, Jesus talked about two kinds of builders, wise and foolish. The wise one built on a strong, firm foundation, while the foolish one built on moving, passing unsure foundations.
This story is so well known that we even have songs about it. But the question is, do we really live by this powerful truth? Jesus is asking this very pertinent question – why do you call me Lord, Lord if you are not willing or doing what I say.
Lord means the one who has authority, control or power over others. So when we call someone Lord, it means that we acknowledge and accept the person’s authority, control or power over us. And if that is true, then all that we do and say is to be in line with the will and wish of the one we call Lord.
In essence, lordship goes hand in hand with obedience. Research says obedience is closely related to the proximity to the authority figure. So also, the closer we are in our relationship to the Lord Jesus, the greater our obedience to Him.
Jesus is our sure foundation, our hope and source of all wisdom. We are to build our lives on Him by obeying His Word. However, often our own fear, pride or even unbelief keeps us from submitting to His authority and lordship in our lives.
What is keeping you from being able to truly call Him Lord today?
Father, help me willingly bring every area of my life under your Lordship, I pray.
Extended Reading – Matthew 12:1-21; Mark 3; Luke 6
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