Some incorrectly refer to the abbreviation A.D. as "After the Death." But actually, it is the abbreviation for Anno Domini, Latin for 'The Year of Our Lord.” And may I add, whatever the year, it will always be a great year when one submits to and accepts the lordship of Jesus Christ in his or her lives.
Peter, in his Pentecostal sermon tells us, “God hath made…Jesus...both Lord and Christ.” Often we hear it said that one needs to “make” Jesus Lord of his or her life. But this is not so; God has already made Him Lord; all that is left for us to do is to acknowledge and submit to this fact. But, if not, He’s still Lord! Man’s choice doesn’t change God’s Truth.
All creation obeys Him as Lord, that is, with one exception: mankind. Isaiah writes, “The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master’s crib: but [My people] doth not know.” Jesus says to those of His day, “Why call ye me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” here we see the test of Lordship is doing what He says.
“Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.” Lordship is settled in Heaven. We need to settle it on earth.
"Man's choice doesn't change God's Truth"...I may have a sign made reflecting this truth! A simple but clear answer. Thank you for your wisdom, Dr. Sandlin.