October 28, 2023: Have You Come To Torment Us?

"And he cried out with a loud voice and said, "What have I to do with You, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore You by God that You do not torment me." (Mark 5:7, NKJV)

Jesus was on a specific mission to find and destroy the demonic strongholds in this man. Jesus loves 'blowing up' strongholds of darkness in people's lives. When He arrived, the demonized man ran to Jesus. The demons began speaking through him, trying to intimidate the Lord. They were fierce, but someone more fierce came their way, and He was calm. They were so afraid, they were begging Jesus for permission to leave. This is how all demons should respond to us as believers.

Demons are foul, unclean, evil spirits bent on stealing, killing, and destroying God's creation—starting with man. They are tormentors (torturers) that thrive on causing people pain. They do not want to be bothered. They hate the Light! And they do not want to be cast out.

Jesus came so that we would have life and have it abundantly! This tormented man was about to be set free! Jesus had one word for the demons. "GO!" And immediately, they left him. The demons wanted to be left alone, but Jesus's mission was to free people. Christians should never leave demons alone. We should always cast them out! We have the authority of Christ to expel them! It is part of the ministry of those who are born again!