Luke 10:20 However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
The foundation for my joy should not be successful ministry; rather it should be the assurance of my salvation. Ministry results can be fleeting and disappointing; salvation is an unchanging truth. 

Revelation 9:20-21 The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk. Nor did they repent of their murders, their magic arts, their sexual immorality or their thefts. 
Despite miraculous signs, there will be people who refuse to repent. Father, whenever I sin, enable me to repent and turn toward You.

Luke 10:3 Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.
This world is not friendly to Christ followers; but we still must go.  

Luke 10:3 Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.
This world is not friendly to Christ followers; but we still must go.  

Revelation 8:1 When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 
The end of the world is not a trivial matter as everything in Heaven is silent just prior to its demise.

Luke 10:2 He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
Laborers in the kingdom must be prayed for. Forgive me for praying for myself so much and neglecting kingdom praying, Lord. 

Revelation 7:9 After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. 
No one is without excuse…there will be people from EVERY nation, tribe, and language…even places that are untouched by modern society. Praise to our Lord who saves those who are willing to accept Him!

Luke 2:10-11 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.

Praise the Lord! Thank You, Father! Amen!

Luke 22:43 An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.

Praise God for the hidden ministry of angels in our lives. Interesting at Christmas how angels were involved with Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the magi. May they minister to me this Christmas as well.  

Luke 10:40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
How we want Jesus to change everyone else! Instead, I need to be saying, “Lord, change me!”