Daily Devotional: Our Father Knows Best
By Mark Waldrop

Scripture:
Luke 10:20 (NIV)
However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.

Reflection:
In this passage, Jesus is speaking to the seventy-two disciples who had just returned from a mission where they experienced incredible spiritual victories. They were filled with joy over the authority they had been given, seeing even demons submit to them. But Jesus, in His wisdom, redirected their focus from the temporary victories they experienced on earth to the eternal reality of their salvation.

We often find ourselves excited by the successes and victories we experience in our daily lives. Whether it’s overcoming a challenge, achieving a goal, or witnessing something miraculous, these moments can fill us with joy and a sense of accomplishment. But Jesus reminds us that our true and lasting joy should be rooted in something far greater—the assurance of our salvation and the promise of eternal life.

The knowledge that our names are written in heaven is the ultimate source of joy for every believer. It surpasses any earthly success or spiritual victory because it speaks to our eternal relationship with God. Our salvation is not based on our accomplishments, power, or authority but on God’s grace and love for us.

Let this truth anchor your heart today. While it is good to celebrate the victories God grants us in this life, let your deepest joy and confidence come from knowing that you belong to Him, and your eternity is secure in His hands.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the incredible gift of salvation and the assurance that our names are written in heaven. Help us to keep our focus on this eternal truth, finding our greatest joy in our relationship with You. May we never lose sight of the amazing grace that has saved us, and may our hearts always be filled with gratitude for the hope of eternal life. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Thought for the Day:
True joy is found not in earthly victories, but in the assurance of our salvation and our eternal home in heaven.