Scripture: Luke 4: 18-19

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recoverance, of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord. 

Scripture Commentary: Your deliverance is come

Jesus quotes from Isaiah 61:1-2 where Isaiah pictures the deliverance of Israel from exile in Babylon. Isaiah views this deliverance as a Year of Jubilee with debts cancelled, slaves freed, and property returned to original owners.

The release from Babylonian exile did not bring the fulfillment expected by the people. Their oppression continued. Isaiah was probably referring to a future Messianic age.

Commit your future to Jesus; He is the firm foundation

Jesus boldly announced, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” He proclaims himself the catalyst of Isaiah’s good news. However, Jesus’ hometown rejected him as a prophet and grappled with the meanings of his words.

People around you will struggle to understand and accept your Christian lifestyle. Don’t be fazed by this. Leave your past behind and commit your future to Jesus Christ. Your life will grow from a solid foundation.

Read the entire chapter:
Luke Chapter 4

Read other posts on the Book of Luke:
I Once Was Lost but Now I’m Found
How Do Your Use Your Worldly Goods?
Lord, Remember Me When You Come Into Your Kingdom