Scripture to Read: Luke 10:21-24
Jesus definitely rejoiced as well, as Luke recorded this in Luke 10:21–22, “At that very time He rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, ‘I praise You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing in Your sight. 22 All things have been handed over to Me by My Father, and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.’” Jesus was definitely excited about all the work that God the Father had performed through His servants as He empowered them with His Holy Spirit. Jesus thanked the Father that He had hidden these things from the worldly wise (1 Corinthians 1:27–29). Jesus thanked the Father for opening the eyes of the infants. Jesus mentioned how everything that had been given to Him was from the Father. Jesus took no glory to Himself but made sure that the glory went to the Father. As we worship each day, we give glory to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Jesus finished by reminding the seventy in Luke 10:23–24 that what they had seen and experienced “many prophets and kings wished to see” as well but were never given the opportunity this side of heaven. God has blessed us in much the same way (1 Peter 1:10–12) and we need to thank Him daily for it.
Challenge & Application
Why was Jesus so excited and what did He do to show His excitement?
What all have we been given that we should be excited about every day?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!