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Friday, February 22, 2008
I'm the Stronger Man
And the teachers of the law from Jerusalem said, "Beelzebul
(the devil) is living inside him (Jesus)! He uses power from
the ruler of demons to force demons out of people." So Jesus
called them together and talked to them using some stories.
Jesus said, "Satan will not force his own demons out of
people. A kingdom that fights against itself cannot continue.
And a family that is divided cannot succeed. And if Satan is
against himself and fights against his own people, then he
cannot continue. That would be the end of Satan. If a person
wants to enter a strong man's house and steal his things,
first the person must tie the strong man. Then the person can
steal the things from the strong man's house.
-- Mark 3:22-27 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Jesus makes it clear that his ability to cast out demons comes from one
source: he is more powerful than the demons could ever imagine him to
be. They can't stand up to his presence and power. Jesus is stronger
than demons and demonstrates it again and again.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Father, I trust in Jesus' power to save from all forms of evil, sin,
and bondage. I open my heart to let him reign over my emotions and
desires. I open my mind so that he can purify, redeem, and control my
thoughts. I open my soul so that he can rule in every area of my being.
Thank you for sending your Son as my Savior, my Lord, and my Almighty
King. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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