Clothed With Power (Part 2)

Written By Debbie Sempsrott

One Year Bible (April 26)

Luke 22:54-23:12

“Clothed With Power” (Part 2)

In today’s NT passage, we weep with the trials and torturing of Jesus, “The Undeniable Redeemer”. First, he was led to the High Priest’s home, then mocked and beaten. Next, he is turned over to Pilate, who finds no fault with him. So, he is passed off to stand before King Herod. Herod finds no fault with him and passes him back off to Pilate. It is a sham!

Perhaps, like me, you remember how he was silent before his accusers and would not answer their questions when they asked, “So, you claim to be the Son of God?” His response each time he is asked, “You say I am.”

What I have missed through the years is what Jesus actually did say and how powerful his words are in reply to the question about if he is the Messiah, “If I tell you, you won’t believe me. And if I ask you a question, you won’t answer. But from now on the Son of Man will be seated in the place of power at God’s right hand.”

Wow! He does not dwell on what they do not believe, He centers on where his power comes from and where he will reign: “Seated in the place of power at God’s right hand.”

Today, we have seen three leaders: 1) An Unconfident Rescuer, Gideon. 2) An Unlikely Rock, Peter, and 3) The Undeniable Redeemer, Jesus.

All were dwelling in their human bodies, but Jesus ALWAYS lived in the spirit of His Father. They were one. Even though he was one with his Father, he chose to serve his Father by day and to spend time with his Father at night in the desert alone.

We might wonder, “Why would the Son of God need to pray so much?” Peter slept through the prayer time and Gideon was busy testing the angel’s patience. Maybe, we should take a big hint from their struggles…

All were “Clothed in Power” that comes from their Father in Heaven, but Jesus lived in that power… ALWAYS!

Where does your power come from today?

“And behold, I am sending forth the promise of my Father upon you, but you are to stay in the city until you are Clothed with Power from On High.” (Luke 24:49)


Debbie Sempsrott

There truly is no “Hood” like “Motherhood”!  As an adoptive mom and as a mom of a child of special needs, Debbie Sempsrott has a special calling to support and encourage other moms.  She is also a very proud “Nana” to two little boys. (Is there such a thing as “Nana-hood”?) Debbie is a pastor’s wife, women’s ministry leader, and a fourth-grade teacher.  She will be the first to tell you that her life has been changed by women who have mentored her life as “mothers in the faith”. From mothering to mentoring, to encouraging women in the ministry, Mom-Sense has endless opportunities to encourage women through-out the entire Imperial Valley and beyond. What a blessing it will be to see counseling provided for women with hurting hearts and to connect women who lead in ministry.  The possibilities for Mom-Sense are unlimited with prayer and support as we follow God’s leading. Debbie is so thankful for the Mom-Sense team as we begin this new chapter in ministry. Together, we will CHOOSE LIFE, EMBRACE LIFE, and SPEAK LIFE! What a great privilege we have to encourage women in the Imperial Valley together!

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