The Honest Question
We all know the Sunday school answer: Jesus is our master. It rolls off our tongues easily during worship, prayer, and Bible study. But here's the uncomfortable truth - knowing the right answer and living it out are two very different things.
Think about your last major decision.
Did you seek God's will first, or did you rely on your own wisdom?
When conflict arose at work or home, did you respond with Christ-like love or with your natural instincts?
These moments reveal who's really in charge of our lives.
It's easy to fool ourselves into thinking we're following Jesus while actually serving other masters. Maybe it's the approval of others, the security of money, or simply the comfort of doing things the way we've always done them. These false masters promise control and predictability, but they ultimately leave us empty and anxious.
The beautiful truth is that Jesus doesn't want to be just another voice in our lives - He wants to be THE voice. When we honestly examine our hearts and surrender control to Him, we discover the freedom and peace that comes from serving the only Master who truly loves us unconditionally.
Today is a new opportunity to move beyond surface-level faith and into authentic discipleship. It starts with one simple question and the courage to answer it honestly.
Bible Verse
'No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.' - Matthew 6:24
Reflection Question
If someone observed your daily decisions and priorities for a week without knowing you were a Christian, what would they conclude about who your true master is?
Quote
“Now listen to me carefully. If you don't hear anything else, I want you to hear this. The answer is obvious, who our master is. But is the obvious answer the truth in relation to you, to me and this church.”
Prayer
Lord, give me the courage to honestly examine my heart and see where I've been serving other masters. Help me surrender every area of my life to Your loving authority. Amen.