PLEASE READ THIS FIRST: Mark 5:1-13
What do you sense the Lord saying to you in this passage?
“Come out of this man, you impure spirit!” (Mark 5:9)
Do you believe that there are spirit beings out there, good and bad?
I believe everyone is harassed by evil spirits (as well as helped by good spirits).
We are not helpless, we can resist evil spirits and make them flee (James 4:7).
But if we do not resist them, we open ourselves to their deceits and fears.
God created spirit beings to help us fulfill our God-given purpose.
As messengers of truth, they whisper God’s wisdom and truth into our minds.
But some spirits rebelled, and have become voices of deception and defeat.
They usually work quietly, through people or circumstances or voices in our mind.
This man was so oppressed by these voice, he became possessed by them.
As Jesus followers, we are also oppressed by evil voices (spirits).
These voices hinder or harass us in our desire to serve Jesus.
Wherever we are being distracted or discouraged – this is the enemy at work.
If we give in to these voices, they take over and our lives become unlivable.
As Jesus followers, join with Jesus in commanding evil spirits to leave!
PRAYER
Lord, I can see how evil spirits are deceiving, discouraging and distracting me. Help me to see the danger, and to stand up to it, in Your strength.
“No one was strong enough” – but Jesus word was! Its a raw reminder of the evil one working to subdue me – yet only in Jesus name will I be able to resist. Yet, it can be so subtle and look so much like my own desires – I can’t trust my judgement. HS work with me I pray – so that my senses are sharpened and I will resist in Jesus name!
Lord help me act like you have my back – You are so powerful that demons that cannot be bound by man come out to greet You and plead for Your mercy. That with a few words you can cast out a legion that no mortal power could shift or bind. Lord help us walk and act with the faith that a God of angel armies is behind us.
Being bound.
What binds me?
Jesus can free me so that I can wholly love Him and serve Him.
May nothing keep me from His love.
1
Praise Him, praise Him, all ye little children,
God is love, God is love;
Praise Him, praise Him, all ye little children,
God is love, God is love.
2
Love Him, love Him, all ye little children,
God is love, God is love;
Love Him, love Him, all ye little children,
God is love, God is love.
3
Thank Him, thank Him, all ye little children,
God is love, God is love;
Thank Him, thank Him, all ye little children,
God is love, God is love.