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Feb 04
2010
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The Paradigm Shift of a Heart: Lord of lordsPosted by Veronica Han in Untagged |
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Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” - John 8:58
Christians today would never associate themselves with the Jews in this situation. When Jesus made this claim, the Jews picked up stones to kill him. What Jesus was saying to them was outrageous. They believed in who Abraham was and the promises God had made through him. But Jesus here was saying that before the father of many, He existed. Jesus was claiming deity. He was and is God and the Lord of lords.
I couldn't help but reflect on my life right now and my struggle with finding a job, maintaining a relationship with my boyfriend, friends, and family, and serving in church. I thought about the order in which I held each area of my life of importance, and naturally I placed God at top. And yet I am tired. I often feel empty and lost. I lack discernment and a preparation in my heart for the struggles to come.
And then I heard this very sobering message by Pastor Tim Chaddick of Reality LA Church about Jesus as the Eternal Son. I realized this: I had been compartmentalizing all the areas in my life. It is not enough to put Christ as number one. No, He needs to be Lord over ALL my life. For God, it does not compute that He is the first but that there are second and third places. To Him, that is saying that we still have other gods in our lives.
Although we don't become as hostile like the Jews were, we may walk away sad like the rich young ruler who could not give up his wealth.
I have too be clear with this, though. Jesus is not saying to give up all materialistic possessions, your education, your family. Again, the poverty gospel is no gospel at all. Rather this...
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. - 1 Corinthians 10: 31
Jesus Christ is Lord because He is worthy.
