Lives Improved Instantly!

For Saturday, May 17, 2025:

Luke 11:14 NLT: “One day Jesus cast out a demon from a man who couldn’t speak, and when the demon was gone, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed!”

Life changed, life improved, in an instant! Jesus could make a life better – RIGHT AWAY! He still can today!

But many in the crowd were suspicious of his superpower. Some thought his authority was from Satan, not from God. They were just looking for an excuse to not acknowledge God Almighty. Others thought it was just a one-time fluke, a stroke of luck. They challenged Jesus, “Do it again. Show us another miraculous sign, and maybe THEN we’ll believe.” Apparently, once wasn’t convincing enough!

I’ve said it before, friends: Keep your eyes open and remain alert. Satan isn’t on holiday, and demons weren’t given the day off. Their full-time mission is to divert our focus from God. As we walk through life, they throw obstacles in our paths to trip us up. Demons are happiest when throwing sand into the gears of our lives. Jesus could and would cast out these demons, and believers have been empowered to do the same in Jesus’ name. It’s best to remove the demons before attempting any healing or rehabilitation. In today’s scripture, Jesus cast out the demon who was holding the man’s tongue!

Satan’s demons knew about Jesus and feared him. Jesus knew about demons, but did not fear them. Jesus wants us to take on his attitude!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus In the City Fellowship