Confession That Changes Everything

12/27/2025

“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
- Romans 10:9 (NIV)

There are moments in life when words matter more than we realize. A vow spoken at a wedding. An apology finally said out loud. A truth confessed after long silence. Words have weight but only when they reflect what’s already settled in the heart.

Paul reminds us that salvation is not about perfect behavior or religious performance. It begins with belief and confession. To say “Jesus is Lord” is not just a spiritual slogan; it’s a declaration of allegiance. In the Roman world, calling anyone “Lord” carried political and personal cost. To say Jesus is Lord meant Caesar was not. It meant surrendering control, pride, and self-rule.

But notice this: confession alone is not enough. Paul pairs it with belief, deep, internal, heart-level trust that God raised Jesus from the dead. The resurrection is the proof that sin is defeated, death is broken, and hope is alive. When you believe that, it reshapes how you see everything, your past, your pain, your future.

Think of a chair before you sit down. You don’t test it with speeches; you trust it with your full weight. That’s belief. And when you sit, others can see that trust in action. That’s confession. Faith always moves from the heart to the mouth, from belief to declaration, from private trust to public allegiance.

This verse reminds us that Christianity is not just something we feel, it’s something we confess. Not once, but daily. Every time we choose obedience over convenience, humility over pride, faith over fear, we are saying again: Jesus is Lord.

So today, don’t rush past this verse as something you already know. Let it search you. Who is really ruling your decisions? Who gets the final word in your life? Salvation begins with a confession, but discipleship continues by living it out.

Take a moment today to realign your heart and your words with this truth.

• Speak the name of Jesus out loud in prayer today, declare His Lordship over your life.

• Ask yourself where you may be believing with your lips but hesitating in your heart.

• Share your faith story with someone, even briefly, this week.

• Surrender one specific area where you’ve been holding control instead of trusting Christ.

Today’s challenge:
Confess “Jesus is Lord” not just in words, but in one concrete decision you make today.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, I confess that You are Lord. Not just over my eternity, but over my everyday life. Help my heart fully believe what my mouth declares, that You are alive, victorious, and worthy of my trust. Where fear or pride has ruled, I surrender again to You. Strengthen my faith, steady my heart, and let my life reflect the truth I confess. In Your powerful name, amen.

Pastor Jeff

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