One Lord

The exact phrase “the Lord Jesus” appears over 100 times in the New Testament and over half of those come from the pen of Paul. But of all the references throughout Scripture to the Lordship of Jesus, few are more meaningful and memorable than Philippians 2:5-11. This passage not only identifies Jesus as Lord, but also explains why He is Lord and even hints at why His Lordship unites all believers.

Because Jesus is heavenly, human, and humble He alone is qualified to be in the place of highest honor – the Lord of Lords. And as Paul suggests, there will come a day when “…every knee will bow…and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” (Philippians 2:10-11, NASB). We can choose to honor Him as Lord now out of loving obedience, or be forced to honor Him as Lord when He returns. Nothing binds believers together more than our confession as one people with one voice that Jesus Christ is Lord!

~Jeff