Who is Jesus like? Vv. 14, 20, 22 By driving out demons with the power of God, Jesus showed that the kingdom of God had come with him. Then he was going to die and be raised to bind Satan and proclaim true freedom to his people. He does not allow anyone to hurt or bind those who surrender under his reign (Jas 4:7, 8). The victory is already given to his people. Although the world tries to bring us down with money, diseases, accidents, failures and unhappy relationships, we can get up with the name of Jesus and live as heavenly people.
What lesson is God teaching me? Vv. 14-16 Because a marvelous thing, that was only possible through God, happened right before people’s eyes, they accused Jesus of being related to Beelzebub and asked for another sign from heaven. Miracles are not an instrument of transforming unbelief to faith. Therefore, we must be careful to not to rely on mysterious experiences or exaggerate unusual gifts. Vv. 17, 18, 21-23 The kingdom of God and of Satan cannot rule together. It is a spiritual warfare when one side wins and another side loses. We cannot worship Satan and Jesus at the same time. If anyone does not fight for Jesus, he is against him. Who am I fighting for? With whose resources am I fighting? Who is my enemy?
God, as I already have been given victory, let me taste this victory with obedience and reliance on you.
