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Luke 24:44-49 (Common English Bible)
44 Jesus said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the Law from Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures. 46 He said to them, “This is what is written: the Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and a change of heart and life for the forgiveness of sins must be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 Look, I’m sending to you what my Father promised, but you are to stay in the city until you have been furnished with heavenly power.
Summary:
In life, we all will need help along the way. Sometimes, it seems that help will never come when we need it, but by faith, we believe that help is on the way.
In this scripture, Jesus provides his followers to greater understanding of the scriptures. Knowledge is power, but he tells his witnesses to wait. Before they go out into the world, they must wait for God to provide heavenly power. God will provide in God’s time. Patience is truly a virtue, for God will send us forth when we are ready!
Reflection Questions:
- What is a word, phrase or image that comes to mind when you read or hear the text?
- What does this scripture teach you about patience?
- What does God invite you to do, change or be through this passage?