Authority and Power

And he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath, and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word possessed authority. And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, “Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent and come out of him!” And when the demon had thrown him down in their midst, he came out of him, having done him no harm. And they were all amazed and said to one another, “What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!” And reports about him went out into every place in the surrounding region. Luke 4:31-37

Once again we see the Lord’s custom of being in the synagogue on the Sabbath, and once again we see Him teaching. It is an example He set from His boyhood (See Luke 2:42-49). When Jesus seems “lost” to us, the House of God is good place to start our search. “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” (Luke 2:49). When we come to the Father’s House to truly seek the Lord’s Presence, His Words will resonate with the truth of His authority, and His Presence will stir our spirit with His Holy Power. 

Let’s Do Something About It 
· Spend a few moments today thinking about your faith community.
· Are you regularly attending community services?
· Are you listening to the Lord’s Teaching on a regular basis?
· Are you experiencing the Lord’s powerful Presence on a regular basis?
· Do you need to make more space in your life for regular church attendance?