Luke 4:31-37
The Lord Jesus demonstrated his authority to drive out demons. The Lord Jesus went to Capernaum and taught them on the Sabbath days. The people were amazed because his word was with power. There was a man in the church who had a demon and cried with a loud voice. The Lord Jesus rebuked the demon and drove it out of the man. Everyone was amazed and the word spread all over the country.
I have several thoughts when I read these verses. It stands out to me that a demon possessed man is going to church. Why would a man who is demon possessed be in church? What was he doing there before Jesus exposed him? Ask yourself the question: how many people are coming to church who are not only unbelievers but demon possessed? The next thing I noticed is that this demon possessed man knew exactly who the Lord Jesus Christ was. The devil believes in God. He knows who the Lord Jesus is. Is it possible to get into a religious conversation with someone, assuming they are a Christian, and the entire time the person be demon possessed? Just because a person is religious does not mean they are a Christian. It might mean they have demons who are lying to you and pretending to be religious.
Again, why is a demon attending a church service? Do you think demons are attending church today? How would you know?
This demon revealed himself by screaming in the middle of a church service. Have you ever been in a church service where someone interrupted the Pastor? Have you ever been in a church where someone started talking loud enough to stop the preacher or interrupt the service?
There is a reason the apostle Paul said that a church service should be conducted decently and in order. When someone is out of order, or disruptive, it might be an indication of demonic activity.
The Lord Jesus has all authority to drive out the devil. He gave authority to Christians to tread upon serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy. Greater is He that is in us than he that is in this world. We have overcome by the blood of the Lamb. Proclaim the gospel. Proclaim the victory of the Lord Jesus Christ. Do not be afraid of the enemy. Submit yourself to God and resist the devil and he will flee from you. (James 4:7)
Christ died for our sins. He was buried. He rose again on the third day. He ascended into heaven and is at the right hand of God the Father. He lives forever making intercession for us. He is able to save to the uttermost those who come to God in the name of Jesus. Everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord Jesus will be saved.
