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Romans 4:24—"Jesus our Lord."

It is the part of faith to accept great contrasts, if laid down in the Word, and to make them a part of her daily speech. This name, Lord, is a great contrast to incarnation, and humiliation. In the manger, in poverty, shame, and death, Jesus was still Lord.

OUR LOVE FOR JESUS GIVES "LORD" SPECIAL MEANING

1. We yield it to him only. Moses is a servant, but Jesus alone is Lord. "For you have one teacher" (Matt 23:8, 10).
2. To him most willingly. Ours is delighted homage.
3. To him unreservedly. We wish our obedience to be perfect.
4. To him in all matters of lawmaking and truth-teaching. He is Master and Lord: his word decides practice and doctrine.
5. To him in all matters of administration in the church, and in providence. "It is the Lord. Let him do what seems good to him." (1 Sam. 3:18).
6. To him trustfully, feeling that he will act a Lord's part right well. No king can be so wise, good, great as he. (Job 1:21).
7. To him forever. He reigns in the church without successor. Now, as in the first days, we call him Master and Lord (Heb. 7:3).

Adapted from Charles Spurgeon's sermon notes.