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Context
In Luke 10, Jesus sends out seventy disciples to spread his teachings and grants them power over demons and harm.
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
––Luke 10:19 KJV
How to read it
Jesus is like, ‘Hey, I’ve got your back against the bad guys, even if they try to act like snakes or scorps. They’re no match for the power I’m giving you. So, you can step on those negative vibes, and they won’t bring you down.’ It’s basically saying we have this divine protection, and nothing can really hurt us when we’re rolling with Jesus.
Let’s pray
Heavenly Father,
thank you for giving me the authority over my fears and challenges. I praise you for the protective power you’ve placed in my life. Help me to walk with confidence, knowing that you are with me and nothing can harm me. Please strengthen my faith, so I can conquer all adversity, opposition and obstacles in alignment with Your will.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Parallel Verses
Mark 16:18 – ‘They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.’ —— Psalm 91:13 – ‘Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.’ —— Isaiah 11:8 – ‘And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice’ den.’
Bible Study
Read the entire chapter of Luke 10 and reflect on how Jesus prepared and empowered his followers. Reflect on how the empowerment given to the disciples can apply in your own spiritual journey amid today’s challenges.
Journaling Prompts
How can you apply the promise of divine protection in your current life challenges? —— What does having authority over ‘serpents and scorpions’ mean in your personal spiritual walk? —— How can you use the power and protection given by Jesus to help and encourage others?
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