Reason to Obey God

Jesus, in Matthew 12:8, says "The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath." Jesus' favorite name for Himself, while on earth, was Son of Man. While many misunderstood His mission, Jesus uses the term to clarify exactly who He is. As the Son of Man, He is Lord over all creation. As the Son of Man, Jesus is the humble Servant, who came to forgive sins. He is the suffering Servant, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief, whose substitutionary death redeems His people. He is the great King and Judge of all the earth who will someday return in glory, bringing His kingdom with Him. As such, He is to be worshipped, feared, trusted, praised. And He is to be listened to, and obeyed. He is worthy of our obedience.

One day, every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Until then, the born-again, transformed, redeemed lives of those who trust and obey the Lord Jesus Christ will continue to be exhibits to the value and necessity of knowing God.