Jesus came set people free. He came to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). How does He do it? By the power of the Holy Spirit. By power like lightening. God's power is mighty beyond our comprehension, and used for the pulling down of strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4). It is used for setting the oppressed free. God is the only person entitled to put on a show.
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free..." Luke 4:18
Many people out there are just looking for a flash of light. They are looking for the power of Jesus, they just don't know it yet. So many are led astray by false religions. And so many are led astray by their own pride...they have a form of godliness, but deny it's power (2 Timothy 3:5). Thankfully, though, there are many who will be saved who have not yet been taken to that point. These people are in need of a demonstration of God's power. They need to find the truth, and they need the One true God to take them there. Only the force of God can break through the powers of darkness that exist between us and God.
The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”
He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on
snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However,
do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
Luke 10:17-20
As Christians, we are responsible to play a part in this. We have been given the power and authority of God. And we need to use it to destroy whatever might get between others and God. Are you willing to do God's work and release others from the enemy's oppression? Then you need God's power and the full force of His Spirit. Are you willing to pay the price for it? There was a wonderful confirmation of this thematic message on the Quickened Word recently. I won't link to it here. Just know that if you haven't already, you really should check this website out!
"I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high." Luke 24:49
Jesus told His disciples to stay within themselves until they received power from Heaven. This is so telling--we need His power to accomplish anything meaningful for Him. No amount of our hard work can meaningfully touch others. Our effort cannot heal hearts or bodies. But God within us can. He wants to give us power like lightening.
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free..." Luke 4:18
Many people out there are just looking for a flash of light. They are looking for the power of Jesus, they just don't know it yet. So many are led astray by false religions. And so many are led astray by their own pride...they have a form of godliness, but deny it's power (2 Timothy 3:5). Thankfully, though, there are many who will be saved who have not yet been taken to that point. These people are in need of a demonstration of God's power. They need to find the truth, and they need the One true God to take them there. Only the force of God can break through the powers of darkness that exist between us and God.
The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”
He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on
snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However,
do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
Luke 10:17-20
As Christians, we are responsible to play a part in this. We have been given the power and authority of God. And we need to use it to destroy whatever might get between others and God. Are you willing to do God's work and release others from the enemy's oppression? Then you need God's power and the full force of His Spirit. Are you willing to pay the price for it? There was a wonderful confirmation of this thematic message on the Quickened Word recently. I won't link to it here. Just know that if you haven't already, you really should check this website out!
"I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high." Luke 24:49
Jesus told His disciples to stay within themselves until they received power from Heaven. This is so telling--we need His power to accomplish anything meaningful for Him. No amount of our hard work can meaningfully touch others. Our effort cannot heal hearts or bodies. But God within us can. He wants to give us power like lightening.
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