Post by Woody Williams on Jun 25, 2007 6:29:31 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Luke 10:1, 17-21
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After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead
of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to
go.
The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, in your name even the
demons submit to us!" He said to them, "I watched Satan fall from
heaven like a flash of lightning. See, I have given you authority to
tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy;
and nothing will hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that
the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in
heaven."
At that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I
thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden
these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them
to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will."
Devotional
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The 70 disciples of Jesus were sent out in what we might call a
"training test." They had been instructed by Jesus and I am sure they
witnessed Jesus in action in ministry. Now it is their opportunity to
put their discipleship training into action. Wow! When they come back
they are truly excited. It works. However, Jesus cautions them not to
become too inflated with their success but stay rooted in the reality
that it is all about God and not about them. Good words, even for
today.
Prayer
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Lord, help me serve the needs of my neighbors with love, your power
and humility. Amen
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After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead
of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to
go.
The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, in your name even the
demons submit to us!" He said to them, "I watched Satan fall from
heaven like a flash of lightning. See, I have given you authority to
tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy;
and nothing will hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that
the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in
heaven."
At that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I
thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden
these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them
to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will."
Devotional
----------
The 70 disciples of Jesus were sent out in what we might call a
"training test." They had been instructed by Jesus and I am sure they
witnessed Jesus in action in ministry. Now it is their opportunity to
put their discipleship training into action. Wow! When they come back
they are truly excited. It works. However, Jesus cautions them not to
become too inflated with their success but stay rooted in the reality
that it is all about God and not about them. Good words, even for
today.
Prayer
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Lord, help me serve the needs of my neighbors with love, your power
and humility. Amen