Luk 2:11 (KJV) “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
Our Scriptural text today, is an angelic announcement of the birth of Jesus, to the shepherds watching over their flocks by night. Jesus is the Saviour of the world. The Greek word Sōtēr, translated "Saviour" means deliverer, rescuer. The Bible teaches us that Jesus came to save people from sin, not merely from hardship (Matt. 1:21). Humanity’s greatest need is salvation. Jesus came to save us completely and eternally. Are you saved? Have you been regenerated (Tit. 3:5)? Are you born of water and of the Spirit (John 3:5)? Jesus said, “I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved ...” (John 10:9). A Saviour is born unto you. Come to Him today. Receive Him into your heart consciously, then you will experience a spiritual rebirth.
Jesus is the Christ. The Greek Christos means the Anointed One, the promised Messiah. In Scripture, anointing signified God’s authorization and presence upon a person. This means that Jesus is the ONLY One set apart, appointed, and empowered by God the Father, to save the world. Jesus was anointed as a Prophet to speak God’s word, as a Priest to mediate between God and man, and as the King to rule over God’s people (Threefold Office).
Jesus is the “Lord”. The Greek Kyrios, meaning “Lord”, signifies Supreme Authority and Absolute Ownership. Jesus is the One with Absolute and Supreme Authority, meaning, Jesus Christ has legal and unquestioned right over everything and everyone. Jesus has all power and authority in heaven and on earth (Mat. 28:18); nothing exists outside His rule. It is therefore, wisdom to “surrender” our lives willingly and totally to Jesus Christ, in absolute obedience to His commands. Jesus must be both “Saviour” and “Lord” unto us. Calling Jesus Lord demands more than verbal confession. It is a statement of ultimate allegiance. To say “Jesus is Lord” means He has the final say over your beliefs, conduct, and destiny. We must practically walk with Him as the Lord over our lives.
Written by: Andrew A. Esemudje