The Obedient 70 Returns Rejoicing
Jesus sent out 35 pair to go into cities to heal the sick and proclaim that the kingdom of God is at hand. They were sent out to prepare peoples’ hearts for what was to come after Jesus’ resurrection. They obeyed with no questions. They went without packing extra clothes. They went out in faith without stopping to “salute” anyone. And, they returned rejoicing.
“Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through your name.”
Jesus replied, “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.”
Through faith, they healed the sick, proclaimed Jesus’ message, and returned rejoicing. Rejoicing because God was with them and rejoicing because all were subject to them though the name of Jesus. Jesus rejoiced with them. Also, Jesus tells them to not rejoice that “the spirits are subject to you,” but “because your names are written in heaven.”
Then, Jesus prays to his Father, “Lord of heaven and earth.” He gives thanks to God for hiding “these things from the wise and prudent, and has revealed them unto babes.” The 70 were followers of Jesus and were not educated men. God chose them because of their faith. They were not like the “wise and prudent.” They were not rich or important men in the synagogues. Jesus came for all who will believe. In addition, God does not choose his workers by their education or social class. He chooses those who are faithful and will obey.
So, where are we in our walk? Can we say that we truly follow and obey? Do we obey when God calls? Will we go so we can return rejoicing? Let’s be like the 70, so we can return rejoicing that more souls have accepted Christ with their names written in heaven.
(KJV, Luke 10:17-24)
“Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through your name.”
Jesus replied, “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.”
Through faith, they healed the sick, proclaimed Jesus’ message, and returned rejoicing. Rejoicing because God was with them and rejoicing because all were subject to them though the name of Jesus. Jesus rejoiced with them. Also, Jesus tells them to not rejoice that “the spirits are subject to you,” but “because your names are written in heaven.”
Then, Jesus prays to his Father, “Lord of heaven and earth.” He gives thanks to God for hiding “these things from the wise and prudent, and has revealed them unto babes.” The 70 were followers of Jesus and were not educated men. God chose them because of their faith. They were not like the “wise and prudent.” They were not rich or important men in the synagogues. Jesus came for all who will believe. In addition, God does not choose his workers by their education or social class. He chooses those who are faithful and will obey.
So, where are we in our walk? Can we say that we truly follow and obey? Do we obey when God calls? Will we go so we can return rejoicing? Let’s be like the 70, so we can return rejoicing that more souls have accepted Christ with their names written in heaven.
(KJV, Luke 10:17-24)
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