Master J

Augusta, Georgia has "The Masters" every April -- but that's in golf. The U.S. government has appointed "Special Masters" over compensation funds from time to time. But as we noted in our last post, when we found an online player taking the name "TheMaster" we took exception to it.

We said Jesus is our Master -- and apparently His original disciples did as well:

You call me Master and Lord: and you say well; for so I am. - John 13:13 (KJV)

Ephesians 6:9 and Colossians 4:1 indicate that Master is now in heaven, at the right hand of God the Father. While Jesus was on Earth, he warned against taking some of His names on ourselves....

Neither be you called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. - Matthew 23:10

How do you make Jesus your Master in life? Jesus thankfully offers guidance with that as well:

A student is not above his teacher [KJV "Master"], but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher. - Luke 6:40

In other words, be like Jesus in all you do. In how you approach people in a game of poker, what you do during the game -- in fact, in every aspect of your life.

As it happens, National League of Poker has another player with the name "LoveLiftedMe". There's a Christian song by that title, which includes these lyrics about Jesus: "He's the master of the sea. Billows His will obey." If the sea can do it, maybe you should try it.