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 10:17-20

Message

The disciples of Christ returned from an outreach where they experienced raw miracles as Satan fell before them. They were thrilled beyond words because of the awesome power that accompanied their spoken words. They operated in the supernatural and tasted of God’s abundant faithfulness of confirming every word with signs. The Master Jesus Christ rejoiced with them and even promised them more power, but was quick to warn: “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). Many so-called believers are carried away by signs and wonders and would not bother to appraise their spiritual positions in the light of the scriptures. Power without purity is perilous, and an indication that you are still in the palm of the devil.  

 Our Rejoicing should be tied to the salvation in Christ which came to us as a result of God’s acceptance of us because of Christ’s vicarious death on the cross and not just on miracles. Modern Pentecostalism places more emphasis on miracle seeking than the salvation of people. Beware!

Quote

Power without purity is perilous

Challenge

Character is more important than charisma.

Prayer for today

Lord, help me to place higher value on my salvation than anything else.