Jesus: Rabbi

Jesus: Rabbi
Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following,
said to them, "What do you seek?"
They said to Him, "Rabbi."
John 1:38

Jesus is Rabbi. The title is a transliteration (the letters cross over into English, letter for letter) of the Aramaic word for “teacher.” Just as you respect teachers for what they know and reveal to their hearers, so you revere Jesus as Rabbi, because He is the revelation of the Father to the world. Those who saw Jesus saw the Father (John 14:9). Jesus instructs us about who the Father is and what He is like. Jesus is your Rabbi.

Jesus, You are more than a spiritual teacher; You are the Son of God, the only One who can teach us salvation. Be my Rabbi; teach me all I need to know. Teach me how to walk in grace and how to live for You.

A rabbi was also called master, because he was the master of his students; in other words, he was a change agent in the life of his students. Jesus is your Rabbi, not only because of what He knows, but also because He is the Change Agent of your heart. Jesus will help you know the Scriptures, and He will help you do the will of God. Just as there is an intimate relationship between a teacher and a pupil, so your passion should be to know your Rabbi better (Philippians 3:10). Jesus wants to influence your life and to be your Lord; will you let Him do it?

Rabbi, I will learn Your teachings and let the Scriptures control my life. Be the Master of my life. Guide me and direct me this day. Amen.