The Lord Jesus came into this world, lived, conquered Satan and the world, was crucified and buried, rose from the dead, and ascended triumphantly into heaven. In our opening verse, we read that He shall see His seed and shall prolong His days. The seed of Jesus Christ is the Church: He extends His days in the earth through the Church.
Acts 1:1 talks about “…all that Jesus began both to do and teach,” and this refers to His miraculous works and teachings about the Kingdom of God. As you read further in the book of Acts, you’ll find that the Lord continued to teach and to do the same things through the Apostles whom He had chosen. They, in turn, delivered the same teachings to others. Finally, it got to us, and it will continue until Jesus returns. We’re His ambassadors, teaching the same things He taught and doing the same works He did.
Always be mindful that Christ is living through you. Today, anyone who needs to know what Jesus looks like only needs to look at you! You’re the effulgence of His glory; you’re the express image of His person, a partaker of His life, and a dispenser of His love, righteousness, and grace.
Prayer
Precious Father, I thank you for expressing yourself to the world through me. I declare that Christ is alive in me, dispensing His righteousness, love, grace, and mercy through me; and my life is a veritable manifestation of your praise and glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
