Luke 4:18-21
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.”
Jesus came to bring good news to those who need it. Isaiah 61 tells of the Lord coming to captive, brokenhearted, mourning people. The Lord picks them up, frees them, cleans them, and fills them with joy. What does that mean for us?
Jesus said He fulfilled that prophecy. That meant he was looking at people who were dirty, captive, broken, and sad and He came to make them sing. Jesus has come to forgive you and bring you into the Lord’s favor where joy overflows constantly. Ask Him to forgive you, see your captivity to sin and come to Jesus to be cleaned. He will do it, and you will be free!
Prayer prompt: Lord, make me part of your work to bring people back to you!