Luke 3:31-37
Jesus Drives Out an Impure Spirit
31 Then he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath he taught the people. 32 They were amazed at his teaching, because his words had authority.
33 In the synagogue there was a man possessed by a demon, an impure spirit. He cried out at the top of his voice, 34 “Go away! What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!”
35 “Be quiet!” Jesus said sternly. “Come out of him!” Then the demon threw the man down before them all and came out without injuring him.
36 All the people were amazed and said to each other, “What words these are! With authority and power he gives orders to impure spirits and they come out!” 37 And the news about him spread throughout the surrounding area.
We might become discouraged from time to time when it seems our prayers are not heard. We are tempted to think that Jesus can't or won't drive away what's irking us or weighing upon us. Then we come across this magnificent yet simple and direct display of his power. Yes, he can and does heal and even casts out evil spirits. May we grow in faith to trust his authority and power and invite him to drive out our doubts and hesitations.
Dear Jesus, increase my faith and drive out the demon of mistrust that makes me hesitant to believe. Amen.
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