Lord Of All

The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all— 

Acts 10:36 

The message of the Apostles is the message of the whole Bible: Christ is Lord of all. He is the Word from creation; the Seed of the Woman from the Garden of Eden. It was to Him, David’s Lord, that Jehovah said, ‘Sit at My right hand, till I make Your enemies Your footstool.’ Peter used that statement in his message on the Day of Pentecost, and added, ‘Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.’ Paul wrote of a future day when, ‘at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.’  When Peter preached Christ to Cornelius, he used the words of our text to communicate the truth of Christ’s Lordship to him. This is still the message of the people of God today. It is the testimony that Christ is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. While humanity tends to fixate on human leadership and earthly government, the people of God are drawn to the rulership of the true and living God and His reigning Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Hence, it is altogether appropriate that we take every opportunity to make much of Him. He is the theme of the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation, and the last Person of the Trinity they quote. He has promised to return to render judgment and justice. ‘Even so, come, Lord Jesus.’ 

Our Glorious, Living God, 
we rejoice that, You have exalted Christ above all others. 
We praise You that He will come in due course of time, 
and every eye shall see Him. 

Tomm Tice
Where the Bush is Burning