Published by Vince Baker Ministries ·
“In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.”
Luke 10:21 · KJV
What were the disciples excited about?
They reported that even the demons were subject to them in Jesus’ name. Jesus tells them to rejoice that their names are written in heaven. Their report matters, yet He points them to a deeper reason for joy that does not rise and fall with each result. Then Luke records Jesus’ own rejoicing and prayer.
What do the wise and the little children have to do with it?
Jesus praises the Father for revealing these things to little children while hiding them from the wise and prudent. The language invites a posture of dependence rather than a performance of expertise. Matthew gives a parallel prayer and follows it with Jesus’ invitation to the weary. Joy in the Spirit here is bound to knowing the Father through the Son.
Choose a deeper reason for joy
Read Luke 10:17–24. Give thanks for a good result and then thank God for something about belonging to Him that would remain true on an ordinary day.
Read the Scripture passages
- Luke 10:21 · KJV
- Luke 10:1-24 · KJV
- Matthew 11:25-30 · KJV
- Romans 14:17 · KJV
- Galatians 5:22-23 · KJV
