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Accompanying Signs of Good News
Scripture reading for November 11: Mark 16:15-20 “And He said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the Gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 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.” So then the Lord Jesus, after He had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs.”
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) He rose again from the grave and proclaimed victory over death to His disciples. He commissioned them to go into the world and continue the ministry of preaching Good News and bringing healing and deliverance. He told them that they would have authority in His Name to confront demonic forces and cast them out. They would be empowered to speak with new tongues, praying with power and proclaiming the Gospel to all nations. He promised protection from satanic attack and the traps of men under Satan’s influence. He empowered them to lay hands on the sick and promised to bring healing.
The first disciples obeyed this commission, going out into the world and preaching Jesus Christ crucified, resurrected, and coming again. As they went, Jesus worked with them confirming the Gospel with appropriate signs. This process of healing, deliverance, and salvation through the preaching of Jesus is God’s method of announcing the kingdom of heaven and introducing His King, Jesus Christ. If you are in need of healing today, find a follower of Jesus who is obedient and full of faith. Call for the elders to anoint you with oil and pray over you. Jesus is still working with His people and confirming His message of love and grace.
Prayer: Father God, thank You for sending Your Son to purchase our healing and deliverance. Thank You Jesus for calling disciples and empowering them to continue Your ministry to all the world. Use me today to proclaim the Gospel! Amen.