by Why This Statement, “Jesus is my Lord and Savior,” Matters More Than You Think
It is an awesome thing to know that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. Millions of Christians say the phrase “Jesus is my Lord and Savior” every day. We sing it in church. We declare it during altar calls and write it in testimonies. But what does it truly mean? In this teaching, you will discover the true meaning of calling Jesus your Lord and Savior, the deep spiritual transformation behind those words, and how to live them out daily. If you have ever wondered, “Am I really living like Jesus is my Lord?”—this message is for you.
Key Scripture Pointing To “Jesus is my Lord and Savior”
Romans 10:91: “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” The true meaning of “Jesus Is My Savior” implies that He rescued you. He saved you from damnation. When you say, “Jesus is my Savior,” you are acknowledging that you were once lost in sin, spiritually dead, and unable to save yourself—but Jesus came to your rescue. He saved you from:
Sin’s Penalty
Romans 3:23 tells us that all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. No man was able to live a life above sin and corrupt practices. Satan and his demons craftily held men in bondage to sin. He used sin to force men to be his slaves. Not one human being was able to live a life of purity, holiness, and love. As Savior, Jesus came and took your place, suffering punishment on the cross for our sins. He died on the Cross of Calvary to pay for your sinful life. His death and resurrection mean your debt of sinfulness is fully paid. You no longer have to die eternally. As it is written, “Every soul that sins shall die.”
Saved From Sin’s Power
Romans 6:14 says sin shall not have dominion over you. Jesus doesn’t just forgive your past; He empowers your present to overcome temptation. The Holy Bible reveals that the sting of death is sin. Sin is rebellion against the God of all creation. Without sin, death would have had no power over mankind. Through the redemptive power of Jesus Christ, sin can no longer hold captive any man who puts his faith in God. He came to set captive humanity free! This is what it means to be truly saved by Jesus Christ.
Saved From Eternal Judgment
Hebrews 12:24 says His blood speaks better things than the blood of Abel. In God’s courtroom, the case against you is dismissed. You are justified by faith. Yes, you are justified because you believe in the testimony of Jesus Christ.
The Meaning of “Jesus Is My Lord”
When you say, “Jesus is my Lord,” it means He rules you. If “Savior” is about what Jesus did for you, “Lord” is about what He does with you every day. When you say Jesus is Lord over my life, you are actually declaring that it is Jesus, not you, that decides what happens in your life every day. If you are the one who is still taking decisions about your life, then you are the lord of your life, not Jesus.
Lordship Means Ownership
1 Corinthians 6:19–20 says you are bought with a price. If you are bought with a price, it means you are no longer your own. You now belong to He who has bought your life with His own blood. Being “Lord” means your life belongs to Jesus; that includes your time, talents, money, relationships, and decisions. All these things are now His to control. You cannot go anywhere until He tells you to go. You cannot speak until He tells you to. That means whatever He tells you is what you do. You no longer do just anything you want or like. You first of all find out what He wants you to do, and that is what you must do. You are no longer your own; you belong to another. That is what lordship is all about.
He is the shepherd and controller of your life. If you still do whatever you want or whatever tickles your fancy, it means that you are the lord of your life, not Jesus Christ. Mary, the mother of the Lord, said to the maidens, “Whatever He tells you to do, do it.”
Lordship Requires Obedience
In the book of Luke, our Lord rebuked those who called Him Lord but would not obey His word. Luke 6:46: “Why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” To call Him Lord and yet ignore His Word is empty religion. Those who call Him Lord must also obey His teachings and walk as He commands. It is written, “To obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.” So accepting Jesus Christ as Lord demands that you live in complete obedience to His word.
Lordship Directs Your Purpose
Life is no longer about “What do I want?” but “What does my Lord want?” It is no longer “What am I going to do?” but “What does my Lord want me to do?” You are no longer living to please yourself but to please Him who died on the cross for you. Daily you live in the posture of “What does the Bible say?” whenever you are confronted with the issues of life. Lordship means surrendering your will and dreams to His divine will.
Maintaining The Balance Between Lord And Savior
Many accept Jesus as Savior but reject Him as Lord. They want deliverance without discipleship. Others try to serve Him as Lord without knowing Him first as Savior; though they are busy in church with activities, yet they are lost in sin. True Christianity embraces both: Jesus saves you from sin and reigns over your life.
Living Out “Jesus Is My Lord and Savior” Daily
It is expected that every believer live daily the life that proves that Jesus is Lord and Savior. There is a way for us to live so that our words will match our actions. Here’s how you can say “Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior” by your actions.
- Daily Submission: Begin your day saying, “Lord Jesus, lead me today.” What will you want me to do today?
- Daily Gratitude: Never lose the wonder of your salvation. Always express your gratitude to Him for saving you.
- Daily Obedience: Prove His Lordship by obeying even when it costs you. Live daily by asking yourself, “What does the scripture say?” In every matter, find out what your Lord wants from you.
- Daily Witness: Tell others how He saved and transformed you. Sing the praises of Him who has redeemed your soul from sin and damnation.
Why This Truth Will Change Your Life Forever
You have to understand the truth about salvation and lordship. Realize that the declaration “Jesus is my Lord and Savior” is not a slogan, but a covenant. As Savior, He rescues you from sin’s penalty, power, and final judgment. As Lord, He owns, leads, and completely transforms you for His glory.
It is written, “As many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God.” After you are saved, the Lord God Almighty empowers you to become what you were not before. He gives you power to become His child. It takes supernatural power to become a child of God. An ordinary man is transformed and becomes a divine being. That is a great transformation.
Truly, when one is born of God, one becomes a divine being—you are no longer just a human being. You now have the divine nature inside of you. The ordinary man is a spirit being; he has a soul, and he lives in a body. He has three entities that make him up: spirit, soul, and body. The one born of God is a divine being; he is a spirit, he has a soul, and he lives in a body. But it doesn’t stop there, like with the ordinary man. Unlike the ordinary man, the new man has the fourth entity, even the Holy Spirit of God, living inside of him. Children of God have four entities that make them up: the Holy Spirit, the human spirit, the soul, and the body. There is no other creature ever made like us, except the resurrected Christ, who is the first fruit of our kind. If you see the truth of this mystery and receive it, your life will be changed forever.
Make This New Life In Christ Real Today
If you have believed the testimony that God gave concerning His Son Jesus Christ. And you have accepted and received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. You are embarked on something extraordinary. Don’t joke with this awesome destiny; you must live this life for you to experience the reality and the power. If you’ve been treating this declaration, “Jesus is my Lord and Savior,” as a religious phrase instead of a life commitment, today is your turning point. Your key to an extraordinary life of divinity is to take the posture of Romans 14:8: “For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live, therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.” This is where you must pitch your tent and never depart from it again until the Lord returns.
Let us pray.
Ohhh! Dear Lord Jesus, I believe You died for my sins and rose again for my justification. Today I dedicate my life to you. I receive You as my Lord and my personal Savior. I surrender my life completely unto You as my Lord. Please take over the reins of my heart and lead me from this day forward. Amen.
