Believers Are Called to Do the Impossible | Mark 16:17-18

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Our text today is Mark 16:17-18:

“And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.” — Mark 16:17-18

The eleven had just heard the Great Commission. Their heads buzzed with the command to “go” and “believe.” Now Jesus adds a list of powerful signs. These weren’t magic tricks—they were invitations to partner with heaven. Imagine a room where chains break, tongues speak, poisons lose their sting, and the sick stand up whole. That was the new normal for believers—if they dared to trust.

God’s kingdom drives back darkness. When we place our faith in Jesus, we discover his power. Casting out demons isn’t about fearlessly facing reptiles; it’s about rejecting evil. Tongues demonstrate that God can speak in some unexpected ways. Healing and protection demonstrate that life in Christ overcomes death and danger.

Too often, we treat our faith like some defensive safety net—only there when we’re desperate and under attack. But Jesus calls us into a lifestyle of supernatural offensive partnership. At work, that might mean praying and seeing a broken team find unity. In your neighborhood, it could look like praying over a sick friend and watching them recover. Obedience is faith in offensive motion: leaning into God’s power rather than relying on our plans. Let's be more proactive today and be a force for God's work in this life.

ASK THIS:

Which of these signs—healing, deliverance, new speech—stretches your faith the most?
How do you respond when you see someone step out in supernatural trust?
Where in your life do you need to rely less on yourself and more on God’s power?
What small step of faith can you take today to lean into his kingdom work?
DO THIS:

Pray for someone who is struggling, then place your hand on them (even if it's through a screen or over the phone) and ask Jesus to bring healing.

PRAY THIS:
Jesus, show me how to trust your power instead of my doubts. Help me step out in faith, so others see your kingdom come. Amen

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