He (Jesus) went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and
on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up
to read, 17and
the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the
place where it is written: 18"The Spirit of the LORD is
on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has
sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the
blind, to set the oppressed free, 19to proclaim the year of the
LORD's favor." 20Then he rolled up the scroll,
gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the
synagogue were fastened on him. 21He began by saying to them,
"Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing." Luke 4:16-21
the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the
place where it is written: 18"The Spirit of the LORD is
on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has
sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the
blind, to set the oppressed free, 19to proclaim the year of the
LORD's favor." 20Then he rolled up the scroll,
gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the
synagogue were fastened on him. 21He began by saying to them,
"Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing." Luke 4:16-21
Have you ever been to a book signing? It’s an awesome experience
to meet the author of the book you possess. As you stand in line to wait your
turn to meet him/her, your eyes are fixed on them and listen to every word they
say. At that moment you want to make every minute count while you are in their
presence.
Today’s scripture references Jesus reading from the prophet
Isaiah to those in the synagogue. Just imagine, the author of those words stood
before them as He proclaimed His identity, the “Anointed One”. Verse 20 clearly
defined the moment…..”the eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on
Him”.
Although Jesus is no longer with us in the physical sense, He is
in the lives of each Child of God through the Holy Spirit. Are your eyes
fastened on Him? We have the privilege to possess His Spirit, so we should make
every moment count as we live out our daily lives. The author of your life
resides in you and me. Nothing can separate that union, nothing.
If you find yourself lacking in the knowledge of Jesus, take
time to read His word. He authored it for you and me to learn, grow in our
faith and sustain us when times of difficulty and suffering come upon us.
Delight in Him and fix your eyes on Him daily, I assure you, your life will be
more blessed and joyful as you live out your faith each day! God bless!
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