Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD Theme: Cast Out Devils! Date: Wednesday November 19th, 2014 Scriptural Ref: Mark 1:25-26 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him (Mark 1:25-26). Mark 16:17 says, “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils….” Every Christian has the ability to cast out devils! It’s not a question of how “strong” or “spiritual” you are; what’s important is that Jesus has given you His authority; you walk in His Name. Satan has no right to run things in your life, or in your home or in the lives of your loved ones. Exercise your authority in Christ against him. You can cast out devils any day, anytime and anywhere, simply by using the Name of Jesus. Don’t negotiate with him; cast him out! You might want to ask, “How do I know the devil is out when I cast him out?” That’s simple. Jesus said when you ask the devils to go, they’d go. His Word settles it. Your role is to cast the devil out, and the devil’s responsibility is to oblige. However, there’re occasions when the devils literally manifest and cry out loud as they leave the one from whom theyre being cast out. An example is what we read in our opening verses. We also see an instance of this in Acts 8:6-7 as Philip preached Christ to the people: “…unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them….” Thus, in casting out devils, the evil spirits could shriek and shout in torment as they go; and then the literal change in the expressions of those from whom the spirits came out would immediately reveal that there’s been a difference. Besides, it makes no difference whether the devils shriek or shout when you cast them out; what’s important is what Jesus said, “…In my name shall they cast out devils…” (Mark 16:17). Thats absolute reality, and should form the basis for your faith. Therefore, when you cast out devils, they have only one option—to flee. PRAYER: Dear Father, I thank you for the authority you’ve vested in me to cast out devils in the Name of Jesus. The devil and his cohorts have no place in my home, body, job and finances. I exercise my authority in Christ to keep them where they belong—under my feet—in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Further Study: Luke 10:18-19; Acts 16:16-18 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: James 2-3:1-13, Ezekiel 20-21 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 John 4:14-21, Daniel 3-4
Posted on: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 05:31:15 +0000
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