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Those Who Believe

Those Who Believe

These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages Mark 16:17 WEB

Through the power of God and his Holy Spirit, signs and wonders accompany those who believe in Christ. Here, in chapter sixteen of Mark’s gospel, Jesus gives two examples of signs that accompany those who believe. First, Jesus mentions casting out demons. Second, the Lord gives a prophecy of his faithful speaking with new languages. Additional scriptures support the occurrence of these signs. 

Chapter six of Mark’s gospel records the first example of Jesus sending those who believe in him to minister among the people. Before Christ sent the twelve out, he gave them instructions for how to respond to those who accept and reject them. Mark 6:12-13 says of this journey, “They went out and preached that people should repent. They cast out many demons, and anointed many with oil who were sick, and healed them. WEB”

In the Name of Jesus

In Luke’s gospel account, Jesus sends out seventy two of his followers along the route Christ himself planned to travel later. Jesus said to his faithful in Luke 10:3, “Go your ways. Behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves. WEB” Upon their return, Luke 10:17 records their report to the Lord saying, “The seventy returned with joy, saying, ‘Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!’ WEB”

The Book of Acts records the fulfillment of Jesus’ prophetic words concerning his followers speaking new languages. We read in Acts 2:4, “They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak. WEB” Guided by the Holy Spirit, those who believe in Christ transcend the physical limits of the material world by the power of almighty God. As Paul wrote in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. WEB”

Prayer: “Father God, thank you for the counsel of your Holy Spirit. Thank you for the power inherent in the name of Christ. Guide me to do your will here on earth. Lead me to glorify you in everything I do. In Jesus name – Amen”

Yesterday’s Devotional: The Promise of the Spirit

Serving the Lord

not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer; Romans 12:11-12 WEB Before making this statement about serving the Lord, Paul encouraged followers to outdo one another in showing...

The Pharisees

Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. John 3:1 WEB This scripture begins a section in chapter three of John’s gospel in which Jesus teaches a Pharisee named Nicodemus the importance of spiritual rebirth. Seemingly speaking for a...

This Is the Law

Therefore, whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12 WEB In chapters five through seven of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus gives his famous Sermon on the Mount. Our scripture is a portion of...