IDENTIFY AND CAST THE DEVIL OUT
And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself (Luke 13:11).
In Luke 13:10-17, Jesus was teaching in a synagogue on the Sabbath day when He saw a woman who had a spirit of infirmity for 18 years, causing her to be bent over and unable to straighten up. He called to her and said, “Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity” and laid His hands on her. Immediately, the woman was made straight, and she glorified God.
It’s remarkable how Jesus ministered to the woman; He said, “And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?” (Luke 13:16). The Lord Jesus revealed the true cause of her suffering; it was Satan who had bound her for 18 years. Jesus identified the spirit behind her affliction as a spirit of infirmity. That’s why no doctor could help her, as they knew nothing about demons; but Jesus set her free from that bondage.
In the same way, many people today are suffering, not knowing the true cause of their problems. But you see, many of the challenges that some people are faced with in life are caused by demons. So, identify and cast the devil out. Demons don’t care who they oppress; they can afflict children and adults alike. That’s why you must cast out devils. Never be casual with or ignorant of demonic activities. Stay in the Word and be quick to exercise your dominion in Christ.
In Mark 6:7, Jesus called His twelve disciples and sent them out in pairs, giving them authority over unclean spirits. In Matthew 10:8, He instructed His disciples to “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.”
In Mark 16:17, He said, “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils….” You’ve been given the authority and ability to cast out devils in the Name of Jesus. Exercise that dominion even now and frustrate the influence and manipulations of Satan in your body, in the life of a loved one, and in your family or environment.
CONFESSION
I have authority to heal the sick and bring health and joy to a hurting world. Satan has no place in my life, in my home or in my family. I have the power to cast out demons in Jesus’ Name, and I’ll use it to the glory of God. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Luke 10:17-19, Mark 6:7, Luke 13:10-17
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 1 Peter 1:22-25, 1 Peter 2:1-25, Ezekiel 29-30
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Jude 1:1-11, Daniel 11-12
