I. Introduction
A. Juggling Life
B. Review of Series
C. ONE Lord
II. Making Him Your One Lord
A.
1. The two are the challenge.
2. God has always been consistent in the message that we must keep our on Him.
a. Exodus 20:3
b. Luke 14:26
B.
1. In the verses preceding verse 24, Jesus tells us how we at things matters. (Matthew 6:22-23)
a. Lamps were the source of light in the 1st century. Jesus says our eyes are the source of light for our lives.
b. “If your eye is healthy (clear-NASB, good-NIV)…”
c. The Greek word is haplous (ἁπλοῦς), which can mean “single-minded devotion.”
d. Healthy Christians view everything through the lens of service and devotion to God.
2. God doesn’t want to be “.” God wants to be in every single of your life.
3. In Colossians, we read how to God into every aspect of life. (Colossians 3:1-4)
a. …seek the things that are above
b. Set your minds on the things that are above
c. Your life is hidden with Christ in God…
d. …Christ who is your life…
e. F.F. Bruce states, “Their (the Christian’s) life is bound up with His (Christ’s)…”
4. Making Him Lord of My Life Exercise
a. This afternoon, I challenge you to write down all the roles in your life (e.g., husband, father, son, director, coach, etc.).
b. Next, ask God for His guidance in how to include Him in those aspects of life better.
c. Write down ideas you have for each of those areas.
5. The point is that Jesus should be involved in every aspect of your life.
III. Conclusion
A. One Lord
B. Invitation