The Lord’s Favor

In Luke 4:18-19 we are told of Jesus reading at synagogue, and then proclaiming that the promises of God spoken through Isaiah had been that day fulfilled in the hearing of all those in attendance. Though the people had been at first amazed and excited, they were now confused, and finally enraged at the claims they realized Jesus made. If only they could have known that standing right in front of them was the Word of God speaking the word of God, showing them that the promises of God were true, and trustworthy, and fulfilled!
Thank God it is still the “year” of the Lord’s favor. It is His Jubilee. Our great debt has been settled. Everywhere the word of God is preached, He brings liberty to captives and sets free the oppressed. Let us share this blessed hope, the joy of our salvation.