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What's your greatest source of joy? The disciples returned from their mission trip exhilarated that "even demons are subject to us in your name!" But Jesus gives a surprising response that challenges our entire understanding of spiritual success and true joy.

Drawing from Luke 10:17-20, this message explores Jesus' gentle rebuke to his disciples when he tells them, "Do not rejoice that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." It's a profound redirection that speaks directly to our tendency to find identity and satisfaction in what we do rather than who we are in Christ.

We dive deep into what it means that Jesus "saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven," unpacking the cosmic battle between God and the forces of darkness. Satan is a defeated foe with limited power—like a junkyard dog on a leash who can bark fiercely but ultimately cannot harm those protected by Christ.

The most sobering portion examines Jesus' warning in Matthew 7:21-23 about those who performed miracles and cast out demons in his name yet will hear "I never knew you." This reveals the chilling possibility of spiritual giftedness without true relationship—a warning sign for anyone whose confidence rests in religious activities rather than regeneration.

While our culture celebrates having our names on impressive documents—house deeds, academic degrees, business documents, or church signs—these temporal achievements will ultimately burn away. The only document that matters eternally is having your name written in heaven's registry.

Whether you're wrestling with doubt, struggling through hardship, or simply seeking a more enduring joy, this message offers the life-changing assurance that in Christ, your eternal security is the one foundation that can never be shaken. Will you anchor your joy there today?

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