Knowing Jesus

"One Year Bible" New Testament Passage
Mark 1:29-2:12

Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him.  Mark 1:34 (NKJV)

We are continually amazed at the mighty works that Jesus did as He walked on this earth.  It is important to be reminded that He has commanded and commissioned us to carry on these very same works in the power of the Holy Spirit (see John 14:12).

I am intrigued by one small phrase in Mark 1:34.  It says that Jesus did not allow the demons to speak because they (the demons) knew who He was.  The invisible demonic forces were well aware of the power and identity of the Son of God, even while the physical world had no idea of who He was.

Ephesians 6 tells us that our present struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of darkness.  We are in a battle against Satan and his legion of demons.  This is not spooky, superstitious thinking.  This is the recognition that there is another realm of existence that surrounds us.  It is the realm of spiritual activity.  It is in this realm that the Holy Spirit is actively working in you, through you, and for you.  It is also the realm of spiritual attack from darkness.

In that realm, JESUS IS WELL KNOWN.  Unfortunately, in our fleshly world, Jesus is at times not much more than an acquaintance.  Here's my point: if the demons know Who Jesus is, how much more important is it for us who are believers to know and be convinced of WHO JESUS IS.

This is the key to spiritual power.  May we today know the awesome might of power of Jesus, who is King of Kings and Lord of Lords!