February 27, 2026
Who JESUS is!
Read: Leviticus 25-27; Psalm 58; Mark 1:21-45
Scripture: Mark 1:23 Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out, 24 “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!” 25 “Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!” 26 The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek… 32 That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. 33 The whole town gathered at the door, 34 and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.
Observation: In Mark 1, we see Jesus' healing power and authority over the demons. Here, we read that Jesus did not allow the evil spirits and demons to testify who he was. Some Christians allow evil spirits to talk, thinking that evil spirits' words would help people to understand the power in the name of Jesus. If an evil spirit or a demon speaks good of God and his people, it will never be intended for a good cause but to mislead the hearers. What the impure spirit spoke of Jesus was very true, but Jesus never likes to hear a testimony of an evil spirit. Although the Jewish people did not know the purpose of Jesus' incarnation, those devils surely understood it and feared its consequences. Jesus did not allow the evil spirits to disrupt God's divine plan to save his people. Neither did he allow the demons to have any power over the people. So Jesus drove them out without giving them an opportunity to speak. However, when people spoke in amazement about his works and words, Jesus did not stop them.
Application: Jesus can heal all or any sicknesses. He is the best physician! He knows what exactly I need and treats me accordingly. Moreover, I should not give any opportunity to evil spirits to speak about anything. I must know that Jesus wants his people to be free and to be delivered from demons. When I bring Jesus into the life of people who are sick and afflicted by evil spirits, they will experience deliverance. Then, the world will know who JESUS is. I must speak of Jesus and do what he wants me to do to save his people.
Prayer: Jesus, thank you for saving me to live with God every day. You have the power to heal people and to drive out demons. You are able to touch the lives of people even today. Give me your strength and wisdom to bring people to you so that they also may experience the joy of deliverance in their lives and know who Jesus really is. Amen.
✍️: Arputharaj Samuel
📕: Quiet Time Companion
🗓️ Day – 58