A lesson about spiritual warfare
Luke 8:22-39
Jesus sets out to start a movement in the region of the
Gadarenes. This movement will involve an encounter with the demonic. He gathers
His disciples and sets out across the Sea of Galilee. The demons knowing that Jesus
is coming cause a great storm to arise. Even though Jesus is in the boat with
them they become terrified thinking that they will perish in the storm. This is
a test for the disciples. Will they face the storm because Jesus is in the boat
with them? Will faith in Jesus overcome the fear? At least they do turn to
Jesus, awaken Him and cry out to Him to save them. Jesus then rebukes them for
their lack of faith. Then, with a word, Jesus rebukes the storm and they safely
arrive at the other side of the sea. When they encounter the demonic, the demons
are afraid of Jesus. He disposes of them
and sends the formally posed man to start a movement in the area by telling all
what Jesus had done for him.
Today, we Jesus’ disciples are facing a great demonic storm.
What will our response be? Jesus will rebuke the storm, but does He want us to
stand up in faith in Him and in His name rebuke the storm ourselves? Jesus has
given us the authority and the power to deal with the demonic through the power
of the Holy Spirit. This is a test. This time let us let our faith arise, stand
and face the storm, rebuke it and start a movement that will spread through the
earth to rescue many souls from the hand of the enemy.
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