#WordforToday 26th March 2018 Rejoice!

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Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.” And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.  Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.  Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.” 
Luke 10:17 NKJV

It is interesting to read in Luke 9:10; when the apostle had returned, they told Jesus all that they had done. The response of the 12 Apostles when they returned from preaching circuit was different to the 70 believers in the passage above. They came back rejoicing because of the power they manifested. They were excited to see the demonstration of the power of the Holy Spirit in them. They were not joyful because of those that their hearts were turned to the Kingdom of God through repentance.

Jesus confirmed he had given them authority but that was not what they should be rejoicing about. Likewise, every Christian that is a carrier of the anointing of Elohim. Our rejoicing should be about our salvation; that our names are written in the book of life. The power given to us to heal the sick, cast out demon and have authority over the power of the enemy is not our boast but our relationship with the Father and Jesus Christ.

Why should Christians be advertising healing & miracles etc? Jesus is the one to be advertised. Jesus is the one to be preached. Jesus is the one to be lifted up and not the power you are given. Lift up the giver of the power.

It is a shame that many Christians seek for signs rather than Jesus. When we seek and find Jesus, miracles, signs and wonders are automatic.

Rejoice I say rejoice that your name is written in heaven! I want to encourage you to step into spiritual maturity and follow the steps of Yeshua Jesus Christ our Lord.

Have a wonderful week ahead.

#PrayerforToday 26th March 2018

Almighty Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, thank You for the gift of my salvation. Thank You for Your anointing. I rejoice that my name is written in heaven. May I fulfill my redemptive purpose for my life to the end. Amen

I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).

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