In Luke chapter 10 Jesus sends out 72 disciples to preach the Gospel.
What I find interesting is not so much what they say when then return, but what they don't say.
"The seventy-two returned with joy and said, "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name." vv10:17 (NIV)
Although the mission was clear, to speak of the Good News of the Kingdom, they do not return and say how many listened or accepted.
But that they experienced power over demons, and that was what they were excited about.
Jesus quickly puts the focus back where it should be. He acknowledges the fall of Satan and the power given to them over the enemy, but then clearly points to what is better, their salvation.
He replied, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." vv18-20
What is more important than a display of even supernatural power is the fact that our names are written in heaven. That inheritance can sometimes seem far off on this side of eternity - but it outweighs any experience we can have here.
Nothing is more valuable than our own salvation and pointing others to Christ
