The Power of Jesus' Words

Luke 4:31-44

After Jesus returns home and is run out of town, he continues his travels to the many towns and villages sharing the good news and healing people. When he comes to Capernaum the people are astounded by the power and authority of his teachings. One translation (the Message) says it this way: "they were surprised and impressed--his teaching was so forthright, so confident, so authoritative, not the quibbling and quoting they were used to." (Luke 4:32) Jesus then goes on to speak words of healing over those who were either sick or possessed by demons. Jesus could speak with authority because he knew his words came from the Father. He trusted and believed in the power of God to heal and the power of God to transform lives through his powerful Word. People were surprised because they were used to quibbling.

So, do you confidently trust the authority of God to bring healing and transformation or do you quibble?