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Jesus Christ, Our Lord: More Than a Line in a Creed

Each week, Christians around the world recite words that echo across generations: “I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.”
It’s easy to say. But have we paused to consider what it means?

That small phrase—“our Lord”—is the centerpiece of the Christian confession. It isn’t just a label; it’s a declaration. To call Jesus “Lord” is to recognize His rightful authority over everything: the cosmos, the Church, and your own heart.

Through the Apostles’ Creed, we’ve journeyed through the life of Jesus—His birth, death, resurrection, ascension, and return. And in every chapter of His story, He doesn’t just act as Lord—He is Lord.

Lord in His Birth

When the angel told Joseph, “You shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins,” he wasn’t naming a prophet. He was receiving a command to welcome the Savior King. Jesus wasn’t born into power—He brought power with Him. The Lord of creation entered creation, not to demand honor, but to offer rescue.

Lord in His Death

At the cross, Jesus did more than suffer injustice. He fulfilled divine justice. He surrendered not in weakness, but in perfect obedience to the Father. His death was not an accident or defeat—it was the chosen path of a reigning King purchasing His people.

Lord in His Resurrection

Three days later, the tomb stood empty. In rising, Jesus didn’t regain power. He displayed what was always His. The resurrection didn’t elevate Him—it confirmed Him. He is Lord over life and death, and no enemy, not even the grave, can withstand His voice.

Lord in His Ascension

After appearing to His disciples, Jesus returned to heaven and took His seat at the Father’s right hand. But He didn’t go back to rest. Scripture says He now intercedes for us, ruling with wisdom and care. His ascension was His enthronement. He is the active Lord of heaven and history.

Lord in His Return

Someday soon, Christ will return—not quietly as He came before, but with visible glory. Revelation calls Him “King of kings and Lord of lords.” On that day, all will see what many refused to acknowledge. Every knee will bow. Every tongue will speak the truth: Jesus Christ is Lord.

But Is He Your Lord?

Jesus is Lord. The question is whether you've yielded to Him personally.

Surrender doesn’t begin with behavior. It begins with the heart.
Not with more effort—but with deeper trust.

Here’s where it starts:

1. Surrender Your Will

Instead of asking God to support your plans, offer Him your whole life. Like Jesus in the garden, learn to pray, “Not my will, but Yours be done.”

2. Obey His Word

Following Jesus means aligning your actions with His teachings. Love when it’s hard. Forgive when it’s costly. Speak truth with grace. This isn’t legalism; it’s loyalty.

3. Live Like You Belong to Him

1 Corinthians 6 says, “You are not your own… you were bought at a price.”
When Jesus is Lord, faith isn’t a category—it’s your identity.

4. Be Willing to Go Where He Leads

Whether across the street or across the world, a surrendered life says: “Here I am. Send me.”
This is how Lordship takes root—by saying “yes” to God, even before you know what He’ll ask.

One Final Question

It’s one thing to believe in Jesus.
It’s another to bow to Him.

So ask yourself:

  • What part of my life have I kept off-limits to Him?

  • What habits or plans still resist His authority?

  • Am I holding the keys—or have I truly handed them over?

The early Church risked everything to confess that Jesus is Lord. Today, the stakes may look different, but the call is the same.

Let Jesus be more than your example. Let Him be your Lord.
That’s not the end of your journey—it’s the beginning of a new life, fully His.