--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That's what lordship is - Christ reigning…" description: "\"That's what lordship is - Christ reigning as supreme authority over our life. Making Jesus Lord of our life is not something passive. It's not a stat..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b40/keith-green-22621_authority_that-s-what-lordship-is-christ-reigning_905625.jpg" --- # That's what lordship is - Christ reigning as supreme… ![“That's what lordship is - Christ reigning as supreme authority over our life. Making Jesus Lord of our life is not something passive. It's not a state of being, it's a state of doing. Those whom Jesus recognizes as His own are those who do the will of His Father in heaven.” quote by Keith Green](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b40/keith-green-22621_authority_that-s-what-lordship-is-christ-reigning_905625.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b40/keith-green-22621_authority_that-s-what-lordship-is-christ-reigning_905625.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b40/keith-green-22621_authority_that-s-what-lordship-is-christ-reigning_905625.jpg) > “That's what lordship is - Christ reigning as supreme authority over our life. Making Jesus Lord of our life is not something passive. It's not a state of being, it's a state of doing. Those whom Jesus recognizes as His own are those who do the will of His Father in heaven.” [Keith Green](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/keith-green/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Christ’s authority over life requires active obedience, not passive belief; doing God’s will defines true discipleship. **In simple terms:** Being a follower means doing, not just believing. Key Takeaway Live out faith through action. Themes faith obedience leadership Mood reflective hopeful Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - Personal prayer - service projects - daily decisions Key Concepts Theology spiritual discipline Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance belief and action? - What does “doing the will” look like daily? 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