All nations shall fall prostrate before you, O Lord.
It was the inaugural speech of Jesus – his mission statement. Being filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, he spoke like one who has a radical mission – the mission of liberating the oppressed and freeing the captives and ushering in an era of peace and total wellness. Jesus, through his life, death and resurrection brought about this liberation. But his mission continues through his followers. The same Spirit that empowered Jesus is in us, empowering and challenging us to bring the fruits of liberation to the people of our generation.
“Before Christ sent the Church into the world, he sent the Spirit into the Church. The same order must be observed today.” – John R.W. Stott
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