"However, don’t rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." -Luke 10:20
Christ sent out 70 or so of His followers to preach and prepare the cities for His coming. Returning to Christ a little later, they were ecstatic that even the demons had submitted to the power that God had allowed them. However, Jesus reminds them that power isn't the most amazing part of the story: God's grace is. It's God's gift of salvation that they should be thankful for, not just the supernatural acts that come with His power.
Of course, we are rightfully thankful for all that God does. Rejoicing in God's grace, though, brings the greatest joy.
Human pride is never right. In humility we find satisfaction.
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