Episode 118 - Casting Out Demons

All of the man's external torture was due to internal turmoil. He wasn't merely crazy; he was under demonic influence. Like previous demons Jesus dealt with, the demon inhabiting this man recognized Jesus for who he truly is: Son of the Most High God. Morover, he recognized Jesus power and authority. Though the Son of God wanted the demon out, the demon begged, Don't torment me!

Thomas Adams once said, " Satan, like a fisher, baits his hook according to the appetite of the fish."

Jerry Bridges was also quoted, "While God most often appeals to our wills through our reason, sin and Satan usually appeal to us through our desires."

We like to blame some of the issues we have within ourselves as our "inner demons", but in all reality, demonic possession is very real. Many times, throughout the Bible, people were relieved of demons by the power of Jesus or they were being tormented by them.

It's easy to make fun of someone that may have crazy outbursts or very weird theology, but the fact of the matter is demon possession or being controlled by evil spirits is very real.

This week on Connecting the Gap we continue our series on miracles as we talk about the miracle of deliverance.

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We pray that you have a blessed week!

LC