Luke 4:42-44, “At daybreak he departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowds were looking for him; and when they reached him, they wanted to prevent him from leaving them. But he said to them, “I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other cities also; for I was sent for this purpose.” So he continued proclaiming the message in the synagogues of Judea.”
From Luke’s witness you can tell that the people of Israel were hungry for the Truth and Jesus fed them spiritually, fulfilling their hunger. He didn’t just preach in Israel but as Luke bears witness He taught in the synagogues all over Judea. His people, the House of Jacob, were historically a stiff-necked people whom God used as His example for the world that the world may come to know Him. The House of Jacob was ‘chosen’ to be taught and led because, in part, they were so obdurate. Jesus’ message remained constant – God’s desire for us to be restored, reconciled and redeemed to Him. Where are we today? Do we remain obdurate or are we willing to be restored, reconciled, and redeemed to God through Jesus Christ?
Prayer: Heavenly Father thank You for today. Thank You for lovingly calling us back to You through Jesus’ sacrificial act of redemption on the cross. Help us to hear Your powerful call on our lives to be restored perfectly back to You. We pray this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN.
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