Subject to the King
Mark 5:6-10 When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. 7 He shouted at the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you won't torture me!” 8 For Jesus had said to him, “Come out of this man, you evil spirit!” 9 Then Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.” 10 And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area.
WHAT WOULD it be like if you lived in total subjection to a king? A “subject” of the king, you would be subjected to his commands. His authority would absolutely rule your life.
Scripture repeatedly shows the demons know Jesus is the one who will condemn them to eternal punishment as he (Revelation 19:15) “will rule them with an iron scepter.” They know his power is ultimate. When the Christ acts, the Christ acts and nothing will hold him back.
How about you? Do you believe that? If Christ is your Savior, he is also your King. You are a citizen of the Kingdom of God. A subject of the King, you are subject to the King.
Do you receive his words as the authority of your life? Do you pray for mercy in the authority of his forgiveness of your sins? Do you pray for his kingly power to heal the broken relationships, the hurts in your life?
Pray to Jesus as the ultimate authority of your life because he is.
Pause and consider that one day you will stand before Jesus’ authority. Will you beg for mercy or praise him for his mercy?
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