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Luke 4:18-21 KJV

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, And recovering of sight to the blind, To set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

Today as I was driving, I thought about the ministry of Jesus.  It was just three years, but it saved the world.  In three years, He healed the sick, raised the dead, gave sight to the blind, set the captives free, and saved my life and the life of all those who believe.  He was thorough and effective.  He shared loved to the outcast (Mathew 8:3) and unseen (John 4:1-42).  He was God and He shared his love with all humanity.  He is complete and everything can be found in Him.

Makes me think about what I am doing with the time God has graced me with on this earth.  How am I serving? Who am I reaching out to?  How am I being light on a hill (Mathew 5:14-16) or salt to the earth (Matthew 5:13).  Each day is a gift to whatever gift or talent God has given me to serve Him and share the gospel message.  Ministry in my home, on my job, out in the streets.  I can follow His example.  

Lord, teach me to number my days that I main gain a heart of wisdom.  Let me use them wisely to bring honor to your name.  When I think of You, I am in awe.  Thank You for coming to this earth to save me.  Thank You for showing me how to live.  Thank You for teaching me and leaving me with Your Spirit.  In Jesus name.  Amen