Acts 10:37-38 NIV – You know what has happened throughout the province of Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached— how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.
“Peter clearly attempts to show his audience that Jesus’ ministry was accredited by God. It begins with “how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power,” and ends with “because God was with him.” In between are the words, “and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil.” These words remind one of Isaiah 61:1, which Luke cites Jesus as quoting when he began his ministry. Peter’s point is that the life and miracles of Jesus demonstrate that Jesus was God’s special messenger…the good deeds and miracles of Jesus are associated with his anointing by the Holy Spirit.” [Ajith Fernando, Acts, NIVAC, p. 335]
Let’s ask the Lord for his anointing over us, his church, by the Holy Spirit to do good works of preaching and healing all under the authority and power of Jesus.
Prayer: Lord, anoint us by the Holy Spirit and let there be more healings and salvations among us. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
Song: Let’s sing “How great is our God” by Christ Tomlin (Click here).
– MK