Luke 10:17 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”
The seventy-two returned, high on the fact that even the demons submitted to them in Jesus’s name. Who can blame them? They won. They were victorious. The DEMONS even listened. But Jesus has a crucial reminder in verse 20: “…do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
Luke 10:18 He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.
Ultimately, He’s saying: Don’t lose sight of the end goal–Heaven. Don’t get distracted by the demons listening–they were listening because you were using my name. What I want is for You to rejoice that you will be with me in Heaven. That’s what’s important.
Luke 10:19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.
Precious Savior, I am easily distracted by things that aren’t truly important. Help me to stay focused on You, on eternity with You. Thank You that I am Your beloved child. Help me to shine Your light for all. Amen.
Luke 10:20 However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
Have a blessed day.