Note for 20250520

The Gospel of Jesus Christ

According to Luke

Part 117 - Luke 24 - Power from on High

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The House of Bread · Note for 20250520 - The Gospel of Jesus Christ - Part 117 - Luke 24 - Power from on High

Luke 24:1-53 KJV

[1] Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. [2] And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. [3] And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. [4] And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: [5] and as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? [6] He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, [7] saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. [8] And they remembered his words, [9] and returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. [10] It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles. [11] And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not. [12] Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass. [13] And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. [14] And they talked together of all these things which had happened. [15] And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. [16] But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. [17] And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? [18] And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? [19] And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: [20] and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. [21] But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. [22] Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; [23] and when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. [24] And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not. [25] Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: [26] ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? [27] And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. [28] And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. [29] But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. [30] And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. [31] And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. [32] And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? [33] And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, [34] saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. [35] And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. [36] And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. [37] But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. [38] And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? [39] Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. [40] And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. [41] And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? [42] And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. [43] And he took it, and did eat before them. [44] And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. [45] Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, [46] and said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: [47] and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. [48] And ye are witnesses of these things. [49] And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. [50] And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. [51] And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. [52] And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: [53] and were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

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How many things have you read here, or heard as it was read for you, that is as if it is new? Did you know of these Jesus met with on the road, and how they travelled at night to Jerusalem to share the testimony with His disciples? How many knew of how Christ vanished and appeared, that He was not just Spirit, but had flesh and bone that they could touch? He ate, He spoke and He taught, as He did before.

Luke 24:49 KJV

[49] And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

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In line with the title of today's note, we look at this verse in more focus today. What is the power that would come from on high? Yes, it is indeed the promise of the Holy Spirit. This, the power from on High.

The question I want to leave with you today is two-fold: First, have you received the Holy Spirit in truth? Then, secondly, what have you done in the power of the Holy Spirit?

You see many think they have received the Holy Spirit just because they sit in church, but the Holy Spirit comes with powerful gifts. It is not for boasting, and surely not for vanity and fame. It is not the same for all, yet is the Spirit One. Surely you have read of the gifts of the Spirit, but how do you receive the Holy Spirit?

Acts 5:32 KJV

[32] And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

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The subsequent question then is this, do you obey GOD, or do what you think is best? You see, many amongst us live by the teachings of men, but have never gone to the Lord to require of Him, nor have we studied the Word of GOD to learn what we should keep in obedience. What is it to obey GOD? For that, who do we turn to, man or GOD?

Have all been called to do what I am doing here each day? Has all the power by the Holy Spirit to heal and drive out demons? Who can minister the Word and rightly divide it? You see, it is of GOD, it is power from on High. It comes by obedience to GOD. The power of which is spoken here, it comes from GOD, GOD is the power and when we obey Him, He will uphold His Word. But, many go out praying for others without consultation, neither have they instruction, so their prayers return void unto them. Somewhere the Lord said give, and there was no obedience. Many pray, and then make a name for themselves by what was done. Now if fame comes, the fame belongs to GOD. Understand. For all you did was pray to One Higher than yourself. Should we pray to deliver the unrepentant from a demon? What if that demon returns and find the house swept out and clean with no occupancy? Do you know the Word on that? All you need to know, it comes from on high, and confirmed in the Word of GOD.

Once more we are back at that log in our own eye moment, in myself I am still on that road, even as these two described in the text today. It's a journey, yet can it all turn around in just one moment. There is something in today's text that gives a good hint. You see, when the Lord vanished after breaking the bread, those two rose immediately and went unto Jerusalem to share it with the disciples. The reluctant man says, "I will do it tomorrow."

Do you act when you should, or are you always too late to bring relief for others? Shall I repeat Matthew 25:40 once again? What you have done to the least of these, my brethren, ye have done unto me.

Selah, Shalom

The House of Bread

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