Christ is the Lord

June 5

Gospel

Mark 12:35-37

'David himself calls him Lord'

At that time while teaching in the Temple, Jesus said, ‘How can the scribes maintain that the Christ is the son of David? David himself, moved by the Holy Spirit, said:

The Lord said to my Lord:

Sit at my right hand

and I will put your enemies

under your feet.

David himself calls him Lord, in what way then can he be his son?’ And the great majority of the people heard this with delight.

Reflection

David’s words, inspired by the Spirit, point to a mystery greater than human lineage: the Christ is both Son of David and Lord over all. Jesus invites us to look beyond earthly expectations of power and status, to see that true authority is rooted in humility, obedience, and relationship with God. The question “How can the Christ be both David’s son and David’s Lord?” invites a posture of reverent awe: faith that God’s plans exceed human categories, and that divine wisdom often reveals itself in surprising, paradoxical ways. When we acknowledge Jesus as Lord in our daily choices—seeking justice, showing mercy, and loving God with all our heart—we participate in the kingdom where enemies are not merely defeated, but reconciled and transformed.

Question for reflection

- In what areas of my life do I need to surrender my own expectations of power or success in order to trust more fully in the lordship of Christ?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, open my heart to recognize Jesus as both Lord and Messiah, and help me to live under His authority with humility and faith. May I seek your kingdom above my own ambitions, respond with love to those I struggle with, and trust in your divine wisdom even when it exceeds my understanding. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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