Word@Work 035 - Mark 3:23-27
Published: Tue, 01/08/08
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Read Mark 3:23-27 So Jesus called them and spoke to them in parables: "How can Satan drive out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come. In fact, no-one can enter a strong man's house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can rob his house. (NIV)
Although you cannot argue a spiritually blind person into seeing the light - you can use reasoned arguments to explain the weakness of a false position.
The essence of truth is that it all stacks up and makes sense from whatever angle you view it. The hallmark of error is that inconsistency is exposed under cross-examination.
Jesus examines their logic and finds it to be full of holes. How can Satan drive out Satan? As He uses an illustration about breaking into and entering a house, it is obvious. You cannot plunder the powerful resident unless you can take away his power.
That was why Jesus came, not just to save those trapped by Satan but to demolish his power base. Do you think that fact has dropped off your radar? Much of our defeatedness is because we forget that where Jesus reigns, Satan cannot. Enter the powerful presence of Jesus, and exit the false authority of Satan. That is what will happen when your family and colleagues receive Christ ... and what a release that will be.
Prayer: Dear Father God, thank You for this passage that assures me that Satan's power is bound in the presence of Jesus. May I always trust my Saviour and not be intimidated by the supposed strength of evil. In Jesus' Name. Amen
You can read more of this Bible passage online - in English and other languages - share the Bible with your friends!
Although you cannot argue a spiritually blind person into seeing the light - you can use reasoned arguments to explain the weakness of a false position.
The essence of truth is that it all stacks up and makes sense from whatever angle you view it. The hallmark of error is that inconsistency is exposed under cross-examination.
Jesus examines their logic and finds it to be full of holes. How can Satan drive out Satan? As He uses an illustration about breaking into and entering a house, it is obvious. You cannot plunder the powerful resident unless you can take away his power.
That was why Jesus came, not just to save those trapped by Satan but to demolish his power base. Do you think that fact has dropped off your radar? Much of our defeatedness is because we forget that where Jesus reigns, Satan cannot. Enter the powerful presence of Jesus, and exit the false authority of Satan. That is what will happen when your family and colleagues receive Christ ... and what a release that will be.
Prayer: Dear Father God, thank You for this passage that assures me that Satan's power is bound in the presence of Jesus. May I always trust my Saviour and not be intimidated by the supposed strength of evil. In Jesus' Name. Amen
You can read more of this Bible passage online - in English and other languages - share the Bible with your friends!
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