The Lord spoke these words recently:
"Church, I am your Head! Beloved, I am your Lord! Look to Me, for I will know how to protect you, and I will know how to overthrow the enemies! If the enemies come against you, they are coming against Me, and I will know how to overcome them! So, fear not!"
What fascinated me was when He spoke, "Church, I am your Head! Beloved, I am your Lord!" So, is there really a difference between Head and Lord? Let's dig into the Word of God for the answer!
Where does the Bible say 'Jesus is the Head'?
It is found in Colossians 1:18 (NKJV) that says, 'And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have preeminence'. Let's look at a more contemporary Bible version, and here's what Colossians 1:18 (NLT) say, 'Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything'.
From the above, we know that Jesus is the Head of the church, which is His body! The word 'head' here is 'kephale' in Greek, and it can mean 'ruler, leader, authority'. As a ruler, leader, or authority, He has full say and final say regarding His church! In other words, His church is to be patterned after His way, not man's way! After all, the church belongs to Him, and no human can actually own His church. Human church leaders are merely stewards, but NEVER the owners of His church. Proof? In Matthew 16:18 (NKJV), Jesus Himself said, "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock (i.e. the revelation that I am the Christ), I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." You see, Jesus never said "I will build your church", but He said, "I will build My church". And that's when the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it!
One interesting connotation of this word 'kephale' is that of 'kinship' or 'connection'. In other words, the 'head' and the 'body' have to be 'connected'. These are inseparable. How can the 'head' forget the 'body'? That is to say how can He forget His church? Never! On the other hand, how can the 'body' go on without the 'head'?
People of God, let us return the Headship of the church to Jesus, and He will know how to protect His body (i.e. His church)! As you can see above, He and His church cannot be separated! Your part as the church is to stay connected to the 'head'. And if anyone (or anything) 'touches' His body (i.e. His church), He will know how to deal with that anyone (or anything)! That's why Jesus said in Matthew 16:18 that 'the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it'. Hallelujah! By the way, church is a people, not a building made with hands.
Where does the Bible say 'Jesus is the Lord'?
It is found in Romans 10:9-13 (NKJV) that says, 'That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame." For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. For "whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."'
From the above, we know that Jesus is the Lord of our lives, i.e. each of us as individuals! Apostle Paul wrote that "whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved"! As believers, you have been justified (i.e. made right in God's sight) and redeemed (i.e. all your sins and infirmities have been fully paid for by Him) through the blood of Jesus (Romans 5:9, Ephesians 1:7). The Scripture also says, "Whoever believes on the Lord will not be put to shame"! Hallelujah!
People of God, the world is in a mess at the moment. A big mess. But in the darkest of times, God's light shines the brightest (Isaiah 60:1-2). Look to Him, and put your trust in Him. To put your trust in Him is to 'throw your full weight on Him', knowing that He is more than able to carry you through. After all, He is the Lord of your life. The word 'Lord' here in Romans 10:9-13 is 'kurios' in Greek, and it means 'supreme in authority'. He is indeed supreme over every power of this world. Therefore, when nothing of this world (be it worldly economic systems, political systems, financial systems, etc) can save you (or guarantee your future), He can. Let no one rob this truth away from you. In Jesus' name. Amen!
