Overcoming the Strong Man: Luke 11:21-23
“When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are undisturbed. But when someone stronger than he attacks him and overpowers him, he takes away from him all his armor on which he had relied and distributes his plunder. He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me, scatters.” Luke 11:21-23
These are incredible verses. Keep the context in mind. Some of the religious leaders had just accused Jesus of casting out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of demons.
In verse 21, Jesus acknowledged the strong man. He was most likely referring to Beelzebul. His job is to secure and protect his house. And it works until someone stronger than he attacks and plunders his household.
Do you realize what Jesus just said? He implied not only that He was stronger than Satan, but that He was out to plunder his house! Every time he sets a captive free or someone becomes born-again, Satan’s kingdom is plundered.
I thrive on seeing people come to Jesus. I enjoy watching demonically oppressed people set free and sick people healed. The whole public ministry of Jesus was about defeating the strong man. Why? Because someone much stronger than Satan just showed up!
Take a moment and read 1 John 3:7-8. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil because He is infinitely stronger and more powerful!
You will not overcome the schemes of the enemy in your life until you understand and live in this truth!
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global.
Sent from my iPhone
“When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are undisturbed. But when someone stronger than he attacks him and overpowers him, he takes away from him all his armor on which he had relied and distributes his plunder. He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me, scatters.” Luke 11:21-23
These are incredible verses. Keep the context in mind. Some of the religious leaders had just accused Jesus of casting out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of demons.
In verse 21, Jesus acknowledged the strong man. He was most likely referring to Beelzebul. His job is to secure and protect his house. And it works until someone stronger than he attacks and plunders his household.
Do you realize what Jesus just said? He implied not only that He was stronger than Satan, but that He was out to plunder his house! Every time he sets a captive free or someone becomes born-again, Satan’s kingdom is plundered.
I thrive on seeing people come to Jesus. I enjoy watching demonically oppressed people set free and sick people healed. The whole public ministry of Jesus was about defeating the strong man. Why? Because someone much stronger than Satan just showed up!
Take a moment and read 1 John 3:7-8. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil because He is infinitely stronger and more powerful!
You will not overcome the schemes of the enemy in your life until you understand and live in this truth!
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global.
Sent from my iPhone
