Knowing The Word in Luke 4:14-15

Jesus Begins His Ministry

4:14 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

Comments

After his wilderness victory of proving himself to be the “true Israel,” Jesus returns to his home turf. Luke is the gospel writer who focuses most on the power of the Holy Spirit in the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. The Spirit propels Jesus into ministry as he moves from town to town, teaching in synagogues. The Spirit is noticeable in the life of Jesus and people know about him as his popularity spreads. While not giving us details, we know from elsewhere that Jesus healed the sick and raised the dead to life alongside his teaching. Powerful miracles accompanied all he did on this preaching tour, causing people to glorify him, expressing their understanding of the deity in him.

Application

Do you know the power of the Holy Spirit in your life? Spend some time today in prayer, asking God to fill you with his Spirit that you may know his power and love.

Prayer

Father, you give your Spirit to those who ask you. Grant us your Spirit that we might receive wisdom and power to minister in the name of Jesus, that people’s live will be changed and that Christ may be known in all the world.