The Crowd Gathers: Luke 4:40-41
“40) While the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and laying His hands on each one of them, He was healing them. 41) Demons also were coming out of many, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But rebuking them, He would not allow them to speak, because they knew Him to be the Christ.” Luke 4:40-41
As word spread that Jesus was at Peter’s house, people started bringing the sick and oppressed to Jesus for healing and deliverance. He took the time to lay His hands on each one of them and they were being healed. Jesus had compassion for people. He had a 100% success rate!
Take note of the fact that any place and any time was appropriate for ministry! Jesus was always ready and willing to minister to people! He did not have office hours. He was approachable.
Everyplace Jesus went, crowds began to gather. People were seeking both help and hope! Help came from His healing ministry. Hope came from His preaching ministry. His touch could heal. His message could save.
This was a stark contrast to the religious leaders. They isolated themselves from the people. They abandoned people to their plight in life. They exploited people. As you read the gospels pay close attention to this contrast. Beware lest your church or ministry becomes institutionalized, rigid and ineffective.
As Jesus cast demons out of people, the unclean spirits would cry out, “You are the Son of God!” They knew who He was. In one sense they had better theology than the religious leaders.
Yet Jesus had no part of it. He rebuked them and refused to let them speak, because they knew He was the Christ. They recognized both His identity and His authority, but Jesus refused to allow them the spotlight or the microphone. Why?
All demons are liars and deceivers. The Old Testament strictly forbid seeking knowledge or guidance from evil spirits. They will deceive, mislead, steal, kill and destroy.
Beware of your source of truth! Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, no man comes to the Father except through Him. (John 14:6). When you start listening to the world, the flesh or the devil you will be deceived. You will be misled.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“40) While the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and laying His hands on each one of them, He was healing them. 41) Demons also were coming out of many, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But rebuking them, He would not allow them to speak, because they knew Him to be the Christ.” Luke 4:40-41
As word spread that Jesus was at Peter’s house, people started bringing the sick and oppressed to Jesus for healing and deliverance. He took the time to lay His hands on each one of them and they were being healed. Jesus had compassion for people. He had a 100% success rate!
Take note of the fact that any place and any time was appropriate for ministry! Jesus was always ready and willing to minister to people! He did not have office hours. He was approachable.
Everyplace Jesus went, crowds began to gather. People were seeking both help and hope! Help came from His healing ministry. Hope came from His preaching ministry. His touch could heal. His message could save.
This was a stark contrast to the religious leaders. They isolated themselves from the people. They abandoned people to their plight in life. They exploited people. As you read the gospels pay close attention to this contrast. Beware lest your church or ministry becomes institutionalized, rigid and ineffective.
As Jesus cast demons out of people, the unclean spirits would cry out, “You are the Son of God!” They knew who He was. In one sense they had better theology than the religious leaders.
Yet Jesus had no part of it. He rebuked them and refused to let them speak, because they knew He was the Christ. They recognized both His identity and His authority, but Jesus refused to allow them the spotlight or the microphone. Why?
All demons are liars and deceivers. The Old Testament strictly forbid seeking knowledge or guidance from evil spirits. They will deceive, mislead, steal, kill and destroy.
Beware of your source of truth! Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, no man comes to the Father except through Him. (John 14:6). When you start listening to the world, the flesh or the devil you will be deceived. You will be misled.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
