Pastor Stephen Dedman

and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
Is there an area of your life where you’re struggling to let Jesus truly be Lord?

Context
Philippians 2:5–11 describes the humility and exaltation of Jesus Christ. Though He was God, Jesus humbled Himself, became a servant, and willingly died on the cross. But His humiliation was not the end of the story. God highly exalted Him and gave Him a name above every name. One day, every person will acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord of Lords and King of Kings.

Application
The question is not whether Jesus is Lord. He is. The question is whether we will willingly acknowledge Him as Lord and master today. We don’t have to wait until eternity to bow before Him. We can surrender our plans, our desires, our possessions, and our future to His authority right now.

Following Jesus means more than believing in Him… it means allowing Him to lead us. When we make Christ our Lord and Master, obedience becomes an expression of worship.

Truth For The Day
The greatest life is found in willingly surrendering to Christ’s lordship today.

Pray
Lord, You are worthy of all honor and glory. Forgive me for the times I have tried to lead my own life instead of surrendering to You. Help me to recognize Your authority in every area of my life. Give me the humility to obey You, the faith to trust You, and the courage to follow You wherever You lead. May my life bring glory to God the Father as I willingly bow before Jesus Christ as Lord. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.
‭‭John‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What is one area of your life that you need to surrender to the Creator and trust Him with today?

Context
John begins his Gospel by introducing Jesus as the eternal Word who was with God and was God. Before Jesus entered the world as a man, He already existed. John makes it clear that Jesus was not merely present at creation… He was the Creator. Everything that exists came into being through Him.

Application
If Jesus created everything, then nothing in your life is outside His authority. The same Christ who created the universe is able to work in the smallest details of your life. When circumstances seem confusing or beyond your control, remember that your Savior is not overwhelmed by them. He created what you cannot understand, and He is capable of handling what you cannot control.

We often try to fix everything ourselves, but John reminds us that everything ultimately belongs to Christ. Trust Him with your circumstances, your future, your relationships, and your concerns.

Truth For The Day
The One who created everything is fully capable of taking care of me.

Pray
Lord Jesus, You are the Creator of all things, and nothing is beyond Your power or authority. Help me to trust You with the things I cannot control. When I become anxious or overwhelmed, remind me that You are greater than my circumstances. Teach me to surrender my life completely to You and rest in Your care. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”
‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭28‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What has God entrusted to you that you can use more intentionally for His glory?

Context
Genesis 1:28 comes immediately after God creates Adam and Eve in His image. Before giving them responsibilities, God blesses them. He then gives them a purpose: to be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and exercise stewardship over His creation. God’s blessing was never intended to be merely enjoyed; it was intended to be lived out through purposeful obedience.

Application
God has blessed each of us with opportunities, abilities, relationships, resources, and influence. The question is not simply, “What has God given me?” but, “What am I doing with what God has given me?” We are called to faithfully steward our lives for His glory.

You may not feel like you have much to offer, but God can use whatever you place in His hands. Your home, your work, your church, your influence, and even the ordinary things you do each day can become opportunities to fulfill His purposes.

Truth For The Day
God blesses us so that our lives can become a blessing to others and a testimony of His goodness.

Pray
Lord, thank You for every blessing and opportunity You have given me. Help me not to take Your blessings for granted or use them only for myself. Teach me to faithfully steward everything You have entrusted to me and use my life to bless others. May my words, actions, resources, and influence point people toward You. Help me fulfill the purpose You have given me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.