Prepare: "I have give you authority to overcome all the powers of the enemy" (Luke 10:19)
Read: Luke 8:26-39
When we are intimidated by the power of the enemy, let us remember that no power in the whole universe can withstand Jesus our Lord.
Power of Satan: Having lost control of his mind, body and actions, the man was hurting himself and others. He was wandering without rest for his soul or body. The demons had control of him. A legion was the largest unit in the Roman army having 6000 soldiers.
Those who allow themselves to be prisoners of the pleasures of this world hurt themselves by bad habits, love of money and luxury, false values, exploitation, etc. The god of this world has blinded their mind to their own needs and those of others whom they exploit. These people have no deliverance apart from Christ. (Col 1:13)
Power of God: When Jesus drove away the demons, the man was transformed-mentally, physically and emotionally. He sat at the feet of Jesus and listened to Him. Jesus commanded him to 'go and tell' what God has done to him. The loss of the herd of swine stood in the way of the villagers appreciating the wholesome recovery of the demon possessed man.
A man can lose the whole world, but not his soul (Luke 9:25). It is the transforming power of the gospel that can deliver people from their bondage.
Respond: Lord, I yield myself to reflect Your light to show the way to those who grope in darkness.
Read: Luke 8:26-39
When we are intimidated by the power of the enemy, let us remember that no power in the whole universe can withstand Jesus our Lord.
Power of Satan: Having lost control of his mind, body and actions, the man was hurting himself and others. He was wandering without rest for his soul or body. The demons had control of him. A legion was the largest unit in the Roman army having 6000 soldiers.
Those who allow themselves to be prisoners of the pleasures of this world hurt themselves by bad habits, love of money and luxury, false values, exploitation, etc. The god of this world has blinded their mind to their own needs and those of others whom they exploit. These people have no deliverance apart from Christ. (Col 1:13)
Power of God: When Jesus drove away the demons, the man was transformed-mentally, physically and emotionally. He sat at the feet of Jesus and listened to Him. Jesus commanded him to 'go and tell' what God has done to him. The loss of the herd of swine stood in the way of the villagers appreciating the wholesome recovery of the demon possessed man.
A man can lose the whole world, but not his soul (Luke 9:25). It is the transforming power of the gospel that can deliver people from their bondage.
Respond: Lord, I yield myself to reflect Your light to show the way to those who grope in darkness.
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