Contemplative Bible Reading

Luke 1:17 (New Living Translation)

He will be a man with the spirit and power of Elijah. He will prepare the people for the coming of the Lord. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and he will cause those who are rebellious to accept the wisdom of the godly.

This verse is discussing the coming son of Zechariah, i.e., the man we commonly refer to as John the Baptist. John will be one of the more powerful persons in the history of the world.

How is John so powerful? Look at what he will be able to do. Focus on the last phrase.

John will cause those who are rebellious to accept the wisdom of the godly. John will cause the rebellious to cease their rebellion against God. That, ladies and gentlemen, is power. Who cares about money, fame, political position, or anything else. The ability to change a person’s attitude to where they follow God.

That is power. That is something to seek in prayer.