But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. ^8 Therefore He says:

“When He ascended on high,

He led captivity captive,

And gave gifts to men.”

Ephesians 4:7,8 NKJV

I woke up this morning thinking of this phrase, "He led captivity captive." That is quite a thought, isn't it? Sometimes, when we don't get answers to our prayers, or at least not the answers we want, we realize later that was a good thing. Other times, it just seems wrong. We know that we live in a broken, fallen world, and one day all things will be set right. And we know that the Kingdom of God is here, and it is coming soon. These are both true.

When Jesus was on earth, He came to set the captives free. With each healing and miracle, the Kingdom of God would break through and set things right in this broken, fallen world. And in Jesus' death and resurrection, He led captivity captive. And He gave gifts to men.

May the Holy Spirit reveal to each of us what He is trying to tell us.

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