God is going to turn things around so that you'll be celebrating peace.
LUKE 10:17, 20 (CEB)
The seventy-two returned joyously, saying, “Lord, even the demons submit themselves to us in your name.”
Jesus said, "Nevertheless, don’t rejoice because the spirits submit to you. Rejoice instead that your names are written in heaven."
THE ESSENCE
When we follow God's leading we discover moments of celebration.
DAILY FODDER
In the Luke account of the disciples returning from a successful mission trip, what is the point?—that they succesfully followed Jesus' instructions and saw Jesus-like results or that they got caught up in celebrating?
PRAYER
Almighty God, we're grateful that you include us in both your mission and your celebrations. Help me to keep these thrilling moments in perspective because it's so easy to make them about me. I'm going to stay focused on celebrating your mercy and grace. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.