Have you ever tried to play with a toy or grab a treat that belongs to a little brother or sister? They usually very quickly grab for it back and yell “MINE!” Even toddlers seem to know about ownership—that means, the things that belong to them!

But here’s the truth: NOTHING actually belongs to us. EVERYTHING belongs to God! Why? Because He made it all! The Bible says that Jesus created “all things … in heaven and … on earth.” That includes the stars, the planets, the oceans, the mountains, the animals, the trees—and even YOU!

Since Jesus made everything, He’s the owner of everything. And since He’s the owner, He gets to be the Boss (we call Him “Lord”)! It’s like if you built an awesome LEGO® creation—you’d be the owner, and you’d get to decide what happens to it, right? (As long as your little brother or sister didn’t take it!)

The cool thing is, even though Jesus owns everything and is Lord of everything, He shares it with us! He lets us enjoy His creation, He gives us abilities and talents, and He lets us be part of His amazing plan! But we need to remember: Jesus is Lord. That means we should ask Him what He wants us to do with our lives, our talents, and our stuff!

Think About It: Is Jesus the Lord of your life? “Lord” means “Boss” or “King.” If Jesus is your Lord, that means you let Him make the decisions about your life. You ask Him what to do when you face tough choices. You obey His instructions in the Bible. Think about your day yesterday—did you ask Jesus what He wanted you to do? Or did you just do whatever you felt like doing? Try starting each day by praying, “Jesus, You’re my Lord. Show me what You want me to do today!”