Daily Devotional

Verse of the Day
Luke 10:19-20 (KJV): “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.”

Devotional
Jesus spoke these words after the seventy returned from their mission, amazed that demons were subject to them in His name. He clarifies that their victory flows from His authority, not their skill. The first “power” is authority, the delegated right to act in His stead. Serpents and scorpions picture hostile forces and demonic opposition. Christ is not promising a trial free life, but assuring that no hostile power can finally overthrow those who walk in His commission. The enemy is strong, yet Christ is stronger, and He shares His triumph with His servants.

This promise sits beside a gentle correction in the next verse. Do not rejoice chiefly that spirits are subject, but that your names are written in heaven. Power in ministry is a gift; salvation is the greater gift. When spiritual conflict rises, we stand under the Lord’s banner with confidence. When results come, we bow in humility, giving praise for Jesus' victory over death that secures our names in the Book of Life. Authority for the mission and assurance for the soul meet in Jesus Christ.


Reflect
Lord Jesus, thank You for sharing Your authority with Your church. Teach me to resist the enemy by Your Word, to rejoice most in my salvation, and to walk in obedient faith today.

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