Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Luke 10:10-24
Imagine a person putting together furniture with an electric drill; masterfully planting each screw in its slot so effortlessly. They look at the instruction manual and marvel at how the picture pales in comparison to the masterpiece they have constructed as they laugh “mwahaha!” This is my silly reminder to myself not to get carried away with power (tools). As Jesus demonstrates in this passage, the gift or the power should never be the focal point of praise. The disciples acknowledged that the power they displayed was from Christ, but it did not matter. Jesus reminded them to be thankful for eternity instead. The challenge for us is to not be thankful for the gift or the power, but to rest in the giver.
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