Acts 10:38 ‘How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.’

DAILY READING; • Acts 8:1b-25; Deuteronomy 33-34; Job 20

On December 17, 1903, an event took place that drastically changed the world’s history. On that day, after many attempts, the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, finally succeeded in achieving the first human flight. They were able to get their “flying machine” off the ground and into the air.
News of the Wright brothers’ successful first flight would ignite great excitement across the world. However, before the news became global, the first person the brothers informed of their achievement was their father. On that very day, the brothers sent a telegram to their father, Bishop Milton Wright, informing him of the good news. The telegraph essentially said;
“We have actually flown 120 feet. Will be home for Christmas.”
When the news got to their family, their sister Katherine was so thrilled that she took the telegraphed message and hurried to the editor of the local newspaper in their hometown Dayton and showed it to him.
It was explosive Headline news that would have immediately catapulted that local Newspaper to national limelight. But when the editor glanced at the telegraph and read it, all he said, was “How nice. The boys will be home for Christmas.”
He totally missed the big news. He didn’t see the most important content of the message, which was that for the first time in human history, man has actually been able to fly!
It was news that would change the world and forever affect the mode of human transportation.

Just like that editor, in this season, some people may miss the really big news. Beyond the Christmas celebrations, the most important news of this season is that Jesus came to redeem mankind and lift humanity to greater heights. Because of His birth, we no longer have to remain on the floor, now we can fly high and soar to unlimited realms of success.
The coming of Jesus, marked our triumph over the evil forces that keep men grounded. God specifically sent Jesus into the world to destroy the works of the devil.
Jesus broke the chains and shackles that had kept humanity on the floor and set us free to soar high in life. During his earthly ministry, Jesus shone as light in the world and went about setting the captives free.
Acts 10:38 sums it up ‘How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.’
The essence of Jesus’ coming was to lift men out of the dungeons of darkness and cause them to experience greater levels of glory in God. He didn’t just come to set ideals or moral principles as other religious leaders, rather, Christ came to infuse believers with new dynamic power to live extraordinary lives on earth.
The Power of Christ working through Christians has indeed changed the world. The Spirit of Christ working through multitude of believers has altered the landscape of world history. No group of people has ever made a more positive impact on the globe as the Christian Church.
Many of the most amazing inventions in history were made by Christians whose minds had been renewed and infused with divine wisdom. Through missionary efforts the Church has brought Christian civilization to the ends of the earth. And even today, the Church continues to change the world through education, evangelism, humanitarianism, and social justice works in many nations.
No doubt the birth of Jesus has lifted humanity to greater heights. However, most importantly His birth has brought eternal life and light to every believer. Through Christ we have received the power to live in victory and dominion. In Him we have weapons of warfare which are not carnal but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds.
Let us therefore determine in this season to connect to this victory Christ has brought through living a lifestyle of diligent study of God’s Word, fervent prayers and worship. Indeed, as we celebrate this Christmas, let us focus on the big news of this season; which is that Jesus was born to make us high flyers and lift us to greater heights of power and glory.

Prayer; Father I thank You for the power and victory You have made available to me through the coming of Jesus to the world. In this season may my life indeed reflect the benefits of redemption and may I keep soaring to greater heights of glory in Jesus Name.

QUOTE
It takes a heart for God to make a mark in the sands of time. – WORDBITE 201.