What does it mean to reverentially submit to Jesus? It means that your nose is pressed into the dirt in front of His feet and you are totally owning the fact that you’re depraved scum that doesn’t deserve to ever stand in the Presence of a holy God. Let’s get real about calling Jesus your Savior—that title means nothing unless you think you need someone to save you. “Lord” and “Savior” are not just nicknames we attach to Jesus. They are words which we use to communicate our understanding of our relationship to Him. “Lord” means Jesus is God Almighty and we are lowly slaves who don’t get to have any say about anything. “Savior” means we earned the torment of Hell with our hideous behavior, but in an act of unprecedented mercy, Jesus took our punishment upon Himself and saved our souls from unthinkable agony. If you aren’t thinking of any of these things when you go around calling Jesus your Lord and Savior, then you are in a very serious crisis. Jesus isn’t some nice Guy who treats all the agony He went through on the cross like it’s no big deal. Jesus demands that you lower yourself in front of Him. You don’t get in with Jesus with a simple high five. He is God Almighty. Your soul has to be on its face. Your pride has to be flattened. Reverential submission is an attitude which says, “I am worthless and You are worthy. I am scum but You are glorious. I am a wretch but You are perfect.”