The term “lord” signifies one in a position of authority. Again, at the time of Jesus’ birth, the empire universally declared, “Caesar is Lord.” But in the birth of this child, an eternal truth is revealed: “Jesus is Lord.” In Phil. 2:5-11, we find three affirmations: Jesus is fully God; Jesus is fully man; and Jesus is fully Lord. It is a proclamation of Good News that Jesus is indeed Lord!