Date: 09-26-2020

Title: Why Rejoice

(S) cripture:
    Luke 10:20 (NASB) “Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.”

(O) bservation:
    The followers of Jesus had experienced great spiritual power over demons and evil spirits. This caused great rejoicing that could have led to pride. Jesus tells them what is most important and what is really worth rejoicing – “that their names were written in heaven”.

(A) pplication:
    Sometimes we get distracted and intoxicated by power and forget what is most important in our faith. We pursue things that are flashy or dhow others our spiritual power. Today I thank God that my name is written in heaven. That will be the focus of my rejoicing today and each day. I am continually amazed that God loved me enough to send Jesus to die for me so that I might be forgiven and have my name written in heaven. That is worth rejoicing.

(P) rayer:
    Lord, thank you for saving me. Bring me back to this fundamental truth when I begin to pursue power and other things that are reserved for you. Let me walk with you rejoicing that my name is written in heaven. Thank you again. Amen