Luke 11, Part 2

Scripture: Luke 11:14-28

Observation: The crowds watch as Jesus casts out a demon from a mute. They claim He does it by the power of Beelzebub, a false god. But Jesus tells them how illogical this is, because no kingdom can survive divided. He also accuses them, by reminding them that their own exorcists are casting out demons. Jesus explains that an unclean spirit looks for a place to rest, and looks for a place that looks clean, making it worse for the person. When a woman in the crowd declares His mother blessed, He tells her that the blessed ones are those that hear God's Word and obey.

Application: The enemy looks for a place to settle, and that place is in a heart that isn't filled with the Holy Spirit. Our true happiness comes in giving ourselves over to the Lord, in hearing His commands and obeying them. Only then are our souls secure.

Prayer: Father, I am so thankful to You for sending Jesus to die for my sins. I'm thankful that I have Your Word to guide me in my life. I'm thankful Holy Spirit, that You explain the Word to me, so I can understand Your will for my life. I'm sorry for the times when I try to do things my way instead of allowing myself to be guided by You. Help me to always seek You first in all my decisions. In Christ Jesus I pray, Amen.