The Plan

Luke 10:21 “In that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight.”

The men that Jesus chose to be His disciples were not, by and large, very educated or skilled advisors. His prayer here reflects upon the previous verses. The disciples were given great authority to carry out the will of the Lord. Whereas, the elite of the day, those who thought themselves worthy, had mostly rejected Christ.

This is an example of God the Son submitting to the will of God the Father. The Godhead — Elohim — which is all three Persons of the Trinity, had determined the will of God long before. Christ rejoiced in the glory and beauty of that plan. This is so important because the real danger is to think that we know better than God. Jesus, the very Son of God Who could have made a change, did not.

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your glorious plan and purpose for the ages. We can only stand back in awe as we see all that You have determined. You are so wise and just! You are faithful and true! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.

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