THURSDAY, JANUARY 25
Luke 4:31-44
Romans 12:3

“…not to think of himself
more highly than he ought to think…”

THE POWER OF GOD

Everybody who heard Jesus was astonished at His doctrine for “his word was with power.” This suggests that He spoke with great fervency and majesty. He was not cold or indifferent, but His words had authority. Such power went along with the words that reached the people’s hearts. “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” (Heb 4:12). His words also had power over the demons. Jesus rebuked the demons with His words and cast them out, for they were powerless before Him. Jesus was known to them, unfortunately they could not and neither would they ever have the heart to repent and believe in Jesus. They are doomed to eternal damnation.

The people saw and wondered at the authority and power of His words that commanded the unclean spirits to come out. The people were compelled to acknowledge that Christ was more than just a man. Every man has a chance to repent and believe so that before his death he will have the assurance of eternal life. Jesus will never cast away anybody who comes to Him with a repentant and believing heart to receive Him as Savior and Lord. Jesus rebuked the demons for their proclamation however true it was. The Lord does not approve the witness of unbelievers. That is why He asks this of believers, “Be ye holy; for I am holy” (1 Pet 1:16).

Jesus has power over diseases too. He healed Peter’s mother-in-law. He also revealed His power over all kinds of diseases by healing the sick people who thronged Him. There is nothing impossible for God’s mighty hand. He has all the power to heal and it is a comfort for Christians to know that our God not only forgives sins but can heal all our diseases too.

THOUGHT: Do I experience the power of God in my life?
PRAYER: Our Father Lord, Thou art infinite, eternal and unchangeable in Thy power. Make me to experience Thy power in my life as I daily live for Thee.