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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
The Demons Even Confess
While Jesus was in the synagogue, a man was there that had an
evil spirit {from the devil} inside him. The man shouted,
"Jesus of Nazareth! What do you want with us? Did you come to
destroy us? I know who you are--God's Holy One!"
-- Mark 1:23-24 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
One of the things that we will see again and again in the Gospel of
Mark is that the demons know who Jesus is: he is the Son of God. They
know he is more powerful than they: he casts them out and they obey his
commands. Jesus is stronger than Satan and he can defeat Satan and his
demonic cohorts. Even though the demons know who Jesus is, Jesus
doesn't permit them to spread the news because he doesn't want the
testimony of demons. Jesus will define his own identity by his life of
service offered to others and given to honor God.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Holy God, guard my heart from desiring titles, accolades, and earthly
notoriety. I know, dear Father, that Satan can use my pride to bring me
to ruin. I also know, dear God, that the evil one can twist my
reputation and use it to keep others from the Gospel. Holy Father,
please protect my reputation and guard my heart so that my life can be
used to bless others and help them know the truth about your Son. In
Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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