Be Quiet and Go!
Mark 1:23-25 Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out, 24 "What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are — the Holy One of God!" 25 "Be quiet!" said Jesus sternly. "Come out of him!" 26 The evil spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.
THE THING YOU must know is that evil spirits are active in the world. And they do “possess” – live in and control the actions of – some people. And they attempt to influence the actions of all. I have heard testimonies from people who have experienced demonic possession. They share how these demons spoke to them and turned them to evil actions. They were released from the evil when they accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Jesus, the Holy One, wars against the evil that possesses and tempts his people. When he tells the demon, “Be quiet.” he rejects the voice of evil. In this exchange, you see it is the power of God that removes the power of sin literally from this man. As the demon leaves, it causes the man to convulse.
Demonic possession and influences cause convulsion in the soul, heart and mind to keep you from Jesus. The battle rages each day. Each day you must call upon the power of Jesus Christ, to protect you and free you for victory in the battle.
Jesus is the victor. He stands triumphant on the throne of heaven. Listen to his voice only.
Pause and consider how constantly the Holy Spirit is available to give you power to resist evil.
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