In Mark chapter 1 of the Holy Bible, there is a powerful event that every person should read. Jesus, the Mighty Teacher and God in human flesh, had called many men to follow Him. They answered His call and traveled with Him. In verses 21-28 we read the following words: And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day He entered into the synagogue, and taught. And they were astonished at his doctrine: for He taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, Saying, “Let us alone; what have we to do with Thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? Art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.” And Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Hold thy peace, and come out of him.” And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him. And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth He even the unclean spirits, and they do obey Him.” And immediately His fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.
You see, the people often called Jesus, ‘the Man from Nazareth’ because He had lived there since childhood and His mother, brothers and sisters still lived there. They saw Him as “a carpenter’s son”, a local boy that they had known for many years from His youth until His adulthood. But the truth is, they really didn’t know who Jesus was, or from where He had come.
Perhaps you don’t really know who this Jesus is. Maybe you don’t understand enough about Him to know where He came from. But let me explain the most wonderful news! This Jesus did not originate in a little dusty town called Nazareth. He was the Almighty, Living God. He laid aside the glory He had throughout all Eternity and He took upon Himself human form. He did this so that He might walk among us and minister to the hearts of humanity. He has all power in Heaven and Earth and He proved this by healing sick bodies, opening blinded eyes and raising the dead. But even greater than these miracles, He also showed that He had power over sin and Satan! Evil spirits and demons could not resist Him. They could not stand against Him. With authority and strength, He ordered them to leave the bodies of those whom they possessed! Above every other kind of miracle, Jesus, the Son of God, demonstrated Who He is by openly breaking the power of Satan and destroying “the works of the devil” I John 3:8.
Today, you may have needs like blindness, high blood pressure, heart disease and even cancer. Do not be afraid. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior. He has all power to forgive sins and heal bodies. But perhaps today you have silently despaired because you feel Satan has power over your heart or the lives of someone you love. I can assure you today, this Jesus has power over demons! He can speak the word and drive away every evil spirit that plagues your heart and life! Come to Him and cry out for mercy. The Holy Scriptures promise that His heart is touched with our infirmities. “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:15 Hallelujah!!! He is here to help you today!
