Lord

I've been watching too much British TV. I hear the word "Lord" being used all the time - and always by its dictionary meaning "one having power or authority over others." British rulers gained their position by hereditary right and those of lesser position bowed humbly or submissively to "My Lord" or "My Lady".

In the Old Testament the word "Lord" is substituted for the name of God, Jehovah, which out of reverence was not spoken by the Jews.

In the New testament "Lord" can refer either to the Father or Jesus. It is a title that acknowledges not authority but greatness or goodness. Jesus is not just another mortal man. The angel announced his birth with these words - "For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord."

He is the divine Son of God, Lord of Lords, King of Kings, greater than all - not because he has great power and authority - but because of His great love and sacrifice for all mankind. He taught us to serve one another not to rule over one another.

So I speak the word "Lord" much differently than the Brits I watch on TV. I speak the word in reference and great love.