Morning with Ebenezer

THE DEVIL OBEYS ME

When the 72 followers came back from their trip, they were very happy. They said, “Lord, even the demons obeyed us when we used your name!”

Jesus said to them, “I saw Satan falling like lightning from the sky. He is the enemy, but know that I have given you more power than he has. I have given you power to crush his snakes and scorpions under your feet. Nothing will hurt you.

Luke 10:17-19 ERV

In the Luke chapter 9, we saw the Lord sent the 12 disciples on a mission. He gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. He sent them to preach about the Kingdom of God and heal the sick. So the apostles went out. They traveled through all the towns. They told the Good News and healed people everywhere, Luke 9:1-6.

Later in chapter 10, Jesus sent 72 out of his followers. He sent them out of groups of two[ One can chase a thousand, two can put ten thousand to flight]. When the 72 came back they were very happy and said, “Lord, even the demons obeyed [submit to] us when we used your name [ in your name]!” Then the Lord said, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven [ symbolically in the exorcisms (casting out of Satan from heaven)]; Is. 14:12; Rev. 12:13].

Jesus gave the power and authority over the enemy to his disciples who later became the first church in the day of Pentecost. This power and authority has been given to everyone who believed in the name of Jesus since then! By the mention of the Name of Jesus every devils which oppressed the people of God were cast out and flee from the bodies of believers. In other words the devil obeyed the believers we they used the name of Jesus, what a joy!

This morning, God wants you to know that He has been given you the same power and authority over the enemy the day you believed. The power over all 39 kinds of diseases, the authority over all types of demons and their functions. The power to live the victorious life in Christ, to overcome sin and reverse every kind of curse which is upon your life.

The devil obeys me, because I'm in Christ Jesus. The devil will obey you too, if you will submit your life to the Lord. God is faithful, He will do according to his word when we choose to obey Him first, He will force the devil to obey us too. As Paul the Apostle said in Romans 16:19-20,'' For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil. And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly.''

****Morning Prayer****

Pray this prayer with me by faith and God is going to answer your prayer....

Heavenly Father, I thank You for your Word. Now I know that the devil obeys me by mention of your name. Help me to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil. That you may crush Satan under my feet soon.In Jesus' Name, Amen.