In a world that often promotes self-reliance and independence, the concept of surrendering to a higher authority may seem counterintuitive. However, there is incredible freedom and joy and hope in submitting to the lordship of Jesus Christ. Imagine releasing the burdens of life and embracing the peace that surpasses all human understanding. Learn how as we explore why and how we can YIELD to Jesus as Lord.
I’m Trevor Lund, content creator for RevTrev.com and the founder of Live LIGHT Academy on LiveLIGHT.ca This is the Live LIGHT LIVECast.
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In your heart, have you set apart Christ as Lord? (see 1 Peter 3:15)
Your heart is the seat of your emotions, yes…but it’s also the seat of your decision and your actions
- Is Christ Lord of your attitude? (emotion)
- Is Christ Lord of your answer? (decision)
- Is Christ Lord of your actions? (will)
Does he need to be? Look at these verses
Is Christ Lord of your attitude? (emotion)
Philippians 2:5-8 (NLT) You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.
Ephesians 4:22-23 (NLT) throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.
1 Peter 4:1-2 (NLT) So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude he had, and be ready to suffer, too. For if you have suffered physically for Christ, you have finished with sin. You won’t spend the rest of your lives chasing your own desires, but you will be anxious to do the will of God.
Romans 8:6 (NLT) So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
Is Christ Lord of your emotions? Emotions are good. Emotions show us what we actually believe. Jesus needs to be Lord of our emotions.
Is Christ Lord of your answer? (Decision)
1 Peter 3:9-10 NLT Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing. For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies.
Proverbs 15:1 NLT A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
Is he Lord of your Answer? It’s a decision you need to make probably several times a day.
Is Christ Lord of your actions? (will)
James 4:17 (NLT) Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.
Psalm 84:11 (NLT) For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.
1 Peter 3:11-16 (NLT) Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil.” Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ.
This is not a “one and done” kind of thing and we don’t make Jesus the Lord of our life. What we do is that we agree with Him that He is Lord. “He is Lord of all and He is Lord of my life.”
How do you live that out in the day-to-day of everyday?
That’s a great question, I’m so glad you asked. That’s why I developed the YEILD to Jesus as Lord Tool.
YIELD to Jesus as Lord
Jesus needs to be Lord of my actions, answers, attitude …my will, my decision, my emotions - Jesus needs to be Lord of my whole heart.
YIELD to Jesus as Lord Tool
Y - Yoke yourself to Him - 1 Peter 3:15-16
E - Enjoy bowing now - Philippians 2:9-11
I - Imitate Jesus - Colossians 2:6-7
L - Learn to let Holy Spirit help you - 1 Corinthians 12:3
D - Declare He is Lord - Romans 10:9-10
Let’s unpack this...
Y - Yoke yourself to Him
1 Peter 3:15-16 (NIV84) - “In your heart, set apart, Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
Remember His yoke is easy and his burden is light.
Am I carrying His yoke that is easy and burden that is light?
E - Enjoy bowing now
Philippians 2:9-11 (NLT) - "Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth, and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves…
Every knee will bow. It’s a joy and celebration to bow now.
Do I allow His leading in my life?
I - Imitate Jesus
Colossians 2:6-7 (NLT) - "And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness."
When your faith grows strong, you overflow with gratitude.
The more faith you have, the more gratitude you have. The more gratitude you have, the more trust you have. The more trust you have the more hope and joy you have. The more joy you have the more you consider it all joy whenever you face trouble of any kind because you have faith to trust he is good and working all things together for the good.
Does my gratitude for Him bubble up with me?
L - Learn to let Holy Spirit help you
1 Corinthians 12:3 (NLT) - "So I want you to know that no one speaking by the Spirit of God will curse Jesus, and no one can say Jesus is Lord, except by the Holy Spirit."
He empowers you to accomplish every good work prompted by faith. Of course he’s going to empower you to say “Jesus is Lord” to the glory of God the Father.
Do I keep in step with Holy Spirit?
D - Declare He is Lord
Romans 10:9-10 (NLT) - "If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved."
He is not Lord because you declare he is Lord. He’s Lord and you agree with what that means for your life. He’s in the driver seat of your life. You are not. You go when he says go. You wait when he says wait. You love how he tells you to love. (It’s sacrificial, it will cost you everything).
Do I live to declare Jesus is Lord?
Do you yield to Jesus as Lord? Is He Lord of your actions, your answers and your attitude?
Challenge
The challenge it to think about the last thing you suspect Holy Spirit was challenging you about, that you made an excuse not to obey.
Was it ask for forgiveness or maybe to forgive? Maybe it was a nudging to talk to someone in front of you in a line or text a friend who’s been on your heart. Perhaps you wanted to encourage someone or felt you needed to confront but didn’t know how to do it in love?
Give space to allow Holy Spirit to bring it to your conscience thoughts, whatever He shows you, step out and obey it knowing He empowers you to accomplish every good work prompted in faith.
Do it understanding Christ is Lord of your actions, your attitude and your answers. Do whatever you do in love.
And let me know how it goes.
Next Steps
Since we need to have Jesus as Lord of our whole heart, maybe we need to understand how to live the way He wants with our whole heart?
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