There
are two possible responses to the display of God's divine power: you can
respond in faith, with love and with obedience - or you can respond with
cynical scepticism and insubordination.
The
scribes and Pharisees physically saw wonders and miracles, and still refused to
believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.
In their
presence (Lk 7:22 and 30) the blind received sight, the lame walked, those who
had leprosy were cured, the deaf could hear, the dead were raised, and the good
news preached to the poor. But the Pharisees and teachers of the law rejected
God's purposes with these signs that the Kingdom of God has come near.
They had
no excuse or good reason for their unbelief and hatred for Jesus and his
followers. They hardened their hearts against the Lord. They conspired against
him. How typical this is of sinful humans.
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 amidst all our challenges and responsibilities. We do not become cynical or fearful, but anticipate
Christ's victory, against all odds.
Respond
to the revelation of God’s divine power revealed through Christ Jesus with an anticipation
of victory, with faith, love and obedience.
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