Fill ‘er up – with the good stuff.
Jesus did a lot of healing, relieving
sickness and disease for many. As the Gospels begin, they describe in great
detail how these healings occurred. People flocked to Jesus, who had become
known for this kindness. It became so well-known that in later chapters, is
says simply, “Jesus healed those in need.”
If the affliction was caused by an evil
spirit, Jesus would order it to cease and desist. We learn that Jesus and evil
don’t occupy the same space. If Jesus came to rescue someone, the demon knew
him, that he was Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God, and it was time to leave.
What was true 2,000 years ago is still
true today. If a person needs healing, sometimes the best solution isn’t to try
to drive out evil; it’s to fill up with more Jesus.
At Jesus in the City Fellowship, we
mentor many who are possessed by the demon of chemical dependency. They’ve been
trying and failing to drive the evil from their lives. We find the better solution
is often to fill them with more Jesus. Then there’s no room for the evil.
We all need to recharge our Holy Spirit
batteries from time to time.
Norton Lawellin
Sunday, Sept.
09, JICF worships in the Oliver Ministry building, 27th Street &
Bloomington Avenue, 10:30am. Pastor Michael
continues our journey through Luke.
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