“Now in the synagogue there was a man who had a spirit of an unclean demon. And he cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are— the Holy One of God!” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet, and come out of him!” And when the demon had thrown him in their midst, it came out of him and did not hurt him. Then they were all amazed and spoke among themselves, saying, “What a word this is! For with authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.” And the report about Him went out into every place in the surrounding region.” Luke 4:33-37 NKJV
After His temptation in the wilderness for 40 days Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee (Luke 4:14 NKJV). He started teaching in the Synagogues with authority. No demonic spirit could operate in His presence.
In the passage above, this man had been in the synagogue for a while. No teachings from the rabbis’ could evict the unclean spirit from its comfortable home. But, at the voice of the Great teacher, it bowed in acknowledgement of the Son of God - Him who has the power and authority.
The great news is that He has delegated this power and authority to us. “And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Luke 10:18-19 NKJV.
He also declared that these signs will follow those who believe: In the name of Jesus, they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover (Mark 16:17-18 NKJV).
The slave girl in Acts 16, saw Apostle Paul and could not stop declaring that they were servants of the Most High God. When Paul had enough he evicted the demonic spirit without notice.
Are you a Christian that is still scared of demons; you think they are pursuing you all over town and you spend all your prayer time binding and casting. May I suggest that you wake up from your slumber and take your position as the son of the Most High God, know your inheritance and claim it. How many times did Jesus spend time praying to cast out demons? Or the early Apostles?
When a son who does not know his father, he will behave like a stranger in his father's house. Spending time focused on the enemy takes you away from spending time focused on your Father in Heaven.
I ask again, who is pursuing you? Stop running and stand your ground.
#PrayerforToday 19th March 2018
Almighty Father, thank You for the gift of my Salvation. By Your word and in the name of my Lord and Saviour Yeshua Ha Mashiach I take authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt me. Amen
I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
#AdeolaAkintoye ©
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