Open and Empowered Minds

 Exodus 9-11; Luke 24

“Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, ‘This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.’”

Luke 24:45-49

We serve a prophetic God who has told us in his Word what he will do, enabling us to trust his Word and live for him. Those who hear God’s Word calling them toward repentance and the forgiveness of their sins and still reject this gospel will be made accountable. It is the Holy Spirit, the gift of the Father, who empowers God’s people to witness to the gospel. It is the Holy Spirit who convicts us of our sins and in kindness, leads us toward repentance. God’s Word promises that the Word of the Lord would go out from Jerusalem. Since Pentecost that mission strategy has been and is being fulfilled. One day Jesus will once again return to Jerusalem and fulfill the final stage of his gospel plan.

Are our minds open to this revelation?

Do we understand our part in Christ’s mission?

“Lord Jesus, thank you for fulfilling your Word. As I am listening to the Word, empower me to share it and lead others to you, for your glory.”