Cast Out!

For Friday, November 6, 2026:

Mark 1:25-26 NLT: “Jesus reprimanded the demon. “Be quiet! Come out of the man,” he ordered. At that, the evil spirit screamed, threw the man into a convulsion, and then came out of him.”

This occurred on the Sabbath in a Synagogue. This may have been Jesus’ first showdown involving Satan’s minions. In such a conflict, Jesus always wins. He is, after all, God in a human body! He later told believers to use his name when encountering evil.

When leaving, the evil spirit screamed, making a hideous sound. That often happens. The victim was thrown to the ground, convulsing uncontrollably. Again, that’s typical. Demons are squatters. They would like to claim a home in someone’s body, but they don’t belong there. When forced to leave, they are not happy. They resist leaving, oftentimes creating quite a scene. But they have no power against the name of Jesus. He ordered the demon to leave, and the man’s life instantly improved!

We have been told to love our neighbors. Like Jesus, we should always do the next right thing. Doing nothing is effectively siding with the devil. So get in the game; get on the ‘Jesus team!’ In the end, Jesus wins every time. Don’t you want to be part of a winning team?

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church