How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.
Acts 10:38 (NIV)
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Today’s Devotional
In Acts 10:38, we see a concise summary of Jesus’ ministry on earth. This verse highlights three essential aspects of Jesus’ life and work: His anointing by God, His compassionate acts of service, and His authority to heal and deliver people from the power of the devil. Jesus’ life is a testimony to the divine power and love of God, as He selflessly served others and brought healing and deliverance to those in need.
As followers of Jesus, we are called to imitate His example by being filled with the Holy Spirit and demonstrating God’s love and compassion to the world around us. The same power that enabled Jesus to heal the sick and deliver people from the power of the devil is available to us as we seek to live out our faith in practical ways. In doing so, we not only serve those in need but also bring glory to God, who is the ultimate source of all healing and deliverance.
Time to reflect
When reflecting on Acts 10:38, we should:
- Acknowledge Jesus as the anointed one who was filled with the Holy Spirit and power.
- Recognize the importance of Jesus’ compassionate acts of service and His healing ministry as an expression of God’s love.
- Seek to imitate Jesus’ example by being filled with the Holy Spirit and demonstrating God’s love and compassion to others.
- Trust in the power of the Holy Spirit to enable us to serve and minister effectively, bringing healing and deliverance to those in need.
- Give glory to God for His divine power and love at work in the lives of His people.
Prayer Of The Day
Lord, thank You for the example of Jesus, who was anointed by You with the Holy Spirit and power. Help us to follow His example by being filled with Your Spirit and demonstrating Your love and compassion to the world around us. Empower us to serve and minister to those in need, bringing healing and deliverance through Your divine power. May our lives bring glory to You as we seek to imitate Jesus’ selfless acts of service and ministry. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
Strengthening Faith
In response to Acts 10:38, we can:
- Pray for the Holy Spirit to fill us and empower us to serve others with love and compassion.
- Look for opportunities to serve and minister to those in need, following Jesus’ example of doing good.
- Trust in God’s power to work through us, even in situations where we feel inadequate or ill-equipped.
- Share the message of Jesus’ healing and deliverance with others, pointing them to the source of all healing and freedom.
- Give thanks and praise to God for His work in our lives and the lives of others, acknowledging His power and love at work in the world.
Today Wisdom
Jesus’ ministry serves as a powerful example of God’s love and compassion for His people. As followers of Christ, we are called to imitate His example by being filled with the Holy Spirit and demonstrating God’s love through acts of service and ministry. By relying on God’s power and seeking to serve others, we can bring healing and deliverance to those in need, all for the glory of our Heavenly Father.
