Devotions on F.I.R.E. Year OneSample

Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven (Luke 10:20).

What brings you endless joy?

Jesus dispatches seventy disciples on a mission. He teaches these followers about faith, saying, “Carry neither money bag, knapsack, nor sandals” (Luke 10:4). Jesus provides for all their needs. Once they return and give their praise report, He gives them two commands: One is stated negatively and the other positively (Luke 10:20). Although our Lord “saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven” (Luke 10:18), He doesn’t want them focusing upon the expulsion of demons. Rather, Jesus uses the present tense verb to guide them habitually to “rejoice because your names are written in heaven” (Luke 10:20). Conversely, many throughout the ages reject Jesus; they will be eternally separated from His presence. John writes, “And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire” (Revelation 20:15).

Employment Point: Continually rejoice in your salvation.