Words of Encouragement March - 16 - 2003
Jesus is Lord! He is our Ruler and King. He is our Master and Teacher. More than titles, these names of Jesus are the pillars around which we can build our new lives in God's Kingdom. Our hearts are yielded to his will and open to his leading. We hold no rival to Jesus in our hearts and lives. Jesus is the Christ! He is the Messiah, the promised Savior of the Old Testament. He is the one of whom the prophets spoke. Ruler and Savior, Master and Messiah, Jesus is God's gift to bring us home. Jesus is the one who went to the Cross to bring us forgiveness, redemption, and salvation. The Crucified One is both Lord and Christ.
As we read from Acts 2:36
Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Let us pray
We praise your mighty Name, O Lord, and thank you for your sacrificial love. We praise you dear Father, for sending your Son Jesus to die for our sins and to be raised for our hope and salvation. Please help us to yield our heart to Jesus our Lord as well as open our lips in praise to the Christ of our salvation.
In the mighty name Jesus we pray.
Amen.