Higher Everyday

Key Verse

“Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven” (Luke 10:20).

Text —Luke 10:13-20

Message

In our text the disciples of Jesus Christ were rejoicing for the breakthrough they had in their evangelistic outreach testifying that even the devils were subject unto them through His name. Jesus spoke to them on the need for them to rejoice because their names were written in heaven. It is possible to have temporal happiness, when we gain admission into an institution of higher learning, success in examination, healing from sickness and many other good things that appeal to us in this life. But our rejoicing and happiness will be complete only when we are saved and living righteously. For then, beloved, are our names written in heaven for unending rejoicing.

Righteousness assures you of heaven. Stephen was sure of heaven at the point of death, and so was Apostle Paul (Acts 7:55-56; 2 Timothy 4:6-8). You must walk in righteousness so that your life will make Christ to be happy with you. What joy will you have if your name is not written in heaven? What joy will you have if you do not have Jesus? Let righteousness be your daily pursuit.

Quote

Righteousness assures you of heaven

Challenge

Let your name be in the book of life.

Prayer for today

Lord, help me to remain righteous.