Luke 10:17-24

REASONS TO REJOICE

Keywords 10:20

However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

 

1. The seventy-two returned with joy (17-20)

The seventy-two had healed the sick and proclaimed the kingdom of God.

They returned with joy and reported that even the demons submitted to them

in Jesus’ name. Jesus said that Satan’s authority over people had been broken.

The disciples had overcome all the power of the enemy. But their greatest reason

to rejoice was not in what they had done for Jesus but what Jesus had done for

them. They ought to rejoice because their names were written in heaven. Does

your joy come from your salvation in Jesus?

 

2. Jesus, full of joy, prayed (21-24)

God the Father had given spiritual insight and victory to Jesus’ disciples. They

were not wise and learned. But they had genuine and simple faith in Jesus. They

were devoted to him. Through Jesus they also knew God the Father. The disciples

were more blessed than many prophets and kings because of what they saw and

heard.

 

Prayer Lord, thank you for saving me from my sins and writing my name in

heaven. Help me to share the joy of your salvation with others.

One Word Rejoice that your name is in heaven