There are two possible responses to the display of God's divine power: you can respond in belief and obedience or you can respond with cynical scepticism and insubordination.
The scribes and Pharisees, for instance, heard and saw many wonders and miracles, yet they refused to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.
In their presence (Lk 7:22 and 30) the blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. But the Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God's purpose for themselves.
They had no excuse for their unbelief and hatred for Jesus and later also for his followers and young church. They hardened their hearts against the Lord. They conspired against him. How typical this is of sinful man.
But when God’s people see his wonders and experience his power and might, victory is anticipated: the Lord’s victory and ours in his Name, power and authority. We know the gospel and we saw the saving and sustaining power of our Lord. We anticipate his divine victory in our challenges and responsibilities everyday. We do not become cynical or fearful, but aniticipate Christ's victory, even against all odds.
May you be blessed when you respond to the revelation of God’s divine power with the anticipation of victory, with belief and with obedience!
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