Why Call Me Lord?

Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?   - Luke 6:46


The term "Lord" that Jesus uses in his question carries the meaning of one who is a master or ruler.  His point is that it is inconsistent to recognize and assign someone this role and then to not obey them.  Jesus takes the point further than just simple obedience.  In John he says that if we love him we will obey him.

It is impossible for Jesus to be Lord of your life and for you to have a genuine love for him if you are not obedient to his will.  Many people claim a relationship with Jesus but it seems few truly understand what it means to live in that relationship.  I know for myself I am guilty of selectively following Jesus.  I follow him in the ways that it is most convenient for me and fits the pattern of the way I want to live my life.  That's not true obedience.  That's not love.

If you proclaim Jesus as Lord of your life, do you then live your life in a way that reflects his Lordship?  If not then what's the point.  He is Lord in practice or not Lord at all.