Upon the return of the disciples from quite an amazing mission trip where they had command even over demons, Jesus was quick to point out to these radical followers, “do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven” (Luke 10:20).
Upon the public proclamation of the blessedness of Jesus’ mother, for having carried the Savior of the world in her womb, Jesus was quick to point out to this encourager, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” (Luke 11:28).
There are many distractions in the life of every believer and each of these distractions, while not inherently sinful in themselves, carries with them the propensity toward sin. Not even are they neutral, they pull and nudge us toward pride, and idolatry. The blessing of the Lord is this, that your name can be written in heaven, and this blessing comes to those who hear the word of God and keep it!
Resist the temptation of pride and idolatry. There is only One thing that matters, and that ‘thing’ is Jesus, who isn’t a ‘thing’ at all, but a Person. Fix your eyes on Him and Him alone.
i am pretty sure that God handed over the power to control the spirits to me I would be up doing the “Jesus dance” and how God found me worthy and all, etc, etc. Yea, no humbleness there for me! Don’t expect that too soon until I can get rid of the all about me syndrome!