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Thursday, June 11, 2009
Binding the Strong Man
"You say that I use the power of Beelzebul to force out
demons. If that is true, then what power do your people use
when they force out demons? So your own people will prove
that you are wrong. But I use the power of God's Spirit to
force out demons. This shows that the kingdom of God has come
to you. 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."
-- Matthew 12:27-29 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Jesus' power over demons, disease, and death are reminders that he
comes in the power of the Kingdom. His ministry is the power of the
Kingdom dawning in people's lives and a foretaste of Jesus' eternal
rule as Lord and Savior. He has entered the strong man's house and tied
up the strong man. He has plundered the strong man and liberated those
the strong man had bound and headed for Hell. His power is real and
righteous. His power is unleashed to liberate us. It is now time for us
to proclaim him Lord, not just Lord of our lives, but Lord of all! To
him goes all majesty, glory, honor, and power. To him belongs the
victory forever. To him we bow our knees and surrender our hearts.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Holy God, you alone are God. Through your Son you have liberated me
from law, sin, death, and Satan. I place my life and my future in your
hands. I praise you for your grace and power. I praise you for your
love and mercy. I praise you for your sacrifice and strength. I praise
you for Jesus Christ, my Lord and Lord of all. In his name, the Lord
Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
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