THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 4:31-37
“Amazed at his teaching because his words had authority.” (Luke 4:32)
Words are very powerful for shaping or world, for good or for evil.
God used words to create, Satan used words to deceive.
As a Teacher, Jesus spoke with authority because God stood behind His words.
“Be quiet! Come out of him!” (Luke 4:35)
Nothing impressive about these words, yet they had power – God’s power.
What gave Adam and Eve authority in creation was God standing with them.
As long as they remained in/with God, they had world shaping power.
This can be true for us today too, because of Jesus.
Jesus has broken Satan’s hold on us, and restored us God, and God to us.
Our words can have authority too, even over demons.
But they can also wound and destroy, if we are not careful.
Jesus gives us God’s Spirit to work and speak through us.
If by faith we speak words of hope, encouragement, grace, blessing…
God will back us up, and will shape the world for good through us!
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, use my fumbling, imperfect words to bless others with love, joy, peace. May others sense Your glory and goodness through me!