He Called His Twelve Disciples Together and Gave Them Power
When His disciples asked if they could command fire to come down from heaven (like Elijah did) and consume the Samaritans who rejected Him, Yeshua told them that He came not to destroy men's lives but to save them. When His disciples argued about who among them would be greatest in the Kingdom, Yeshua taught them that they must lay down their own ambitions and serve, "for he who is least among you all will be great." When the seventy returned from their mission with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name!" He told them not to rejoice in possessing power over demons, but rather rejoice because their names are written in heaven. Yeshua's disciples had much to learn about power and authority. May we learn also, as they did, that they who follow Yeshua must deny himself, and take up his cross daily. Dear Father, Help us to lay down our own ambitions that we may serve as Yeshua served. And help us to overcome as Yeshua overcame the world, that our names would be written in heaven. Blessed are our eyes which see these things. May we be among the laborers who are sent out into Your harvest which is great, for the Kingdom of God is near.
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