To the Only God, Our Savior, Through Jesus Christ (Saturday)
Week 5 - Saturday
Jude 1:25
to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.
to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.
Jude concludes his letter not with warnings or exhortations, but with worship. His final words lift our eyes to the eternal reign of Jesus Christ, our Lord. In a single sentence, he declares that glory majesty, dominion, and authority belong to God through Christ forever. This is not just praise, it is also a bold confession of faith.
In the Roman world, such a confession could cost someone their life. Emperor Domitian (AD 81-96) insisted on being called dominus et deus, "lord and god." Refusing to acknowledge him in this way was considered treason. Yet early Christians, grounded in the truth of Jude's doxology, held fast to the declaration that "Jesus is Lord." Their allegiance to Christ was exclusive and for many, costly.
Today, the names and faces of false lords may look different, but the temptation remains. Power, possessions, and popularity can compete for our hearts. Even good things like family or ministry can compete for our affection. Jude reminds us that ultimate dominion belongs only to Christ, the one who was, who is, and who is to come.
Here, the fullness of Jesus' identity is affirmed. He is not merely a wise teacher or moral example. He is Lord, through whom the glory and authority of the only god are made known. He reigns in eternity past, in the present moment, and into the endless future. Worshiping Him rightly reorients our lives around His sovereignty and sufficiency.
Let Jude's words reframe your perspective today. Jesus Christ is Lord. He is unchallenged, unrivaled, and unchanging. He is worthy of our trust. He is worthy of our obedience. He is worthy of our worship.
In the Roman world, such a confession could cost someone their life. Emperor Domitian (AD 81-96) insisted on being called dominus et deus, "lord and god." Refusing to acknowledge him in this way was considered treason. Yet early Christians, grounded in the truth of Jude's doxology, held fast to the declaration that "Jesus is Lord." Their allegiance to Christ was exclusive and for many, costly.
Today, the names and faces of false lords may look different, but the temptation remains. Power, possessions, and popularity can compete for our hearts. Even good things like family or ministry can compete for our affection. Jude reminds us that ultimate dominion belongs only to Christ, the one who was, who is, and who is to come.
Here, the fullness of Jesus' identity is affirmed. He is not merely a wise teacher or moral example. He is Lord, through whom the glory and authority of the only god are made known. He reigns in eternity past, in the present moment, and into the endless future. Worshiping Him rightly reorients our lives around His sovereignty and sufficiency.
Let Jude's words reframe your perspective today. Jesus Christ is Lord. He is unchallenged, unrivaled, and unchanging. He is worthy of our trust. He is worthy of our obedience. He is worthy of our worship.
Reflection and Prayer
In what areas of your life are you tempted to give authority or allegiance to something other than Jesus Christ as Lord?
Lord Jesus, you alone are worthy of all glory, majesty, and dominion. Forgive me for the ways I elevate other things above You. Help me to live each day in faithful submission to Your Lordship, trusting in Your power and grace above all. Amen.
Lord Jesus, you alone are worthy of all glory, majesty, and dominion. Forgive me for the ways I elevate other things above You. Help me to live each day in faithful submission to Your Lordship, trusting in Your power and grace above all. Amen.
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