Thursday, May 21, 2026

Scripture

“No one can say ‘Jesus is Lord’ except by the Holy Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 12:3b

Reflections

Have you ever wondered if the Holy Spirit is truly within you? 

There are many within our world who proudly claim the label “Christian”.  It is important for them to be known by others as a Christian.  At the same time, one might look at them and wonder what that really means to them.  Is it any more significant to them than being a card-carrying member of a political party?  There may be no evidence within that person’s life of being a part of God’s people.  There may be little or no evidence of following in his ways.

True Christians have the Holy Spirit working within their lives.  Paul gives us a simple litmus test for the Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians.  If a person says, “Jesus is Lord”, the Holy Spirit is working through them.

When we claim him as Lord, we trust in him as overseer of our life.  One way of thinking of the word “Lord” would be to think of it as meaning “boss”.  Good employees follow the direction of the boss.  For Christians, Jesus is our “boss”.  His Spirit is at work within us when we trust in him and follow his direction.  This is why the Apostle Paul says, “It is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me.” (Gal. 2:20)

Can you honestly say, “Jesus is my Lord?”

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for the gift your Holy Spirit active through faith.  May I live according to your ways and your will this day.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13