And
these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out
devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if
they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on
the sick, and they shall recover.
Mark
16:17-18
As a child
of God we are blessed with might and power that we probably don’t even realize
that we have… These verses teach us of the supernatural power that we can tap
into which only comes from the Lord… When we do things in the name of the Lord
positive results will follow, Mark tells us that we can cast out devils, we can
speak with new tongues and pick up serpents… All things are possible when we
are in the care of our Lord and Savior; however, the key to unlocking these
powers is the faith that we must have which cannot waver or be snuffed out… In
times of despair, in times of turmoil, in times of chaos Mark teaches us today
that with an unwavering faith and a (n) unquenchable fire or zeal for the Lord
we will be able to do miraculous things… The words In my name speak to the connection and authority that we must
receive through Christ in order to perform the impossible in our lives… Remember
all the great things that Jesus did upon this earth, but also remember that He
said, “Greater things than I will you do…” The mantle is ready to be
passed, the limitless heights you can reach are in view, but you must walk
according to the will of God and submit yourself totally to Him… We all have
heard the saying, “You can tell a Leopard by its spots”, also true; is the fact
that you can tell a Christian by their abilities. One who has a vague outlook
on life has question marks in their walk with God, one who can’t consider it
pure joy when trials comes needs to humble themselves a little more and the one
who walks aimlessly through life must find the compass that is the Holy Spirit…
Mark informs us today that we can distinguish a Christian by their actions on
this earth as well as their faith in which they claim to serve. These
instructions are given to the Disciples of Christ, we have the ability to cast
out devils (resist and he will flee), speak in tongues (Acts 3rd
chapter), and take up serpents (be unafraid of danger). Nothing in this world
can harm us as long as God is our shield and buckler. Again, notice the verse
says these signs shall follow believers, then it says “IN MY NAME”, this
is a great stumbling block for many, a lot of Christians have given up on their
journey, tossed in the towel and have forfeit their right to Spiritual
Ascension. This happens simply because for years they have been trying to do
things on their own, you can defeat Satan, you can win back your children, you
can overcome the trials and tribulations you face, just remember to call on the
name of the Lord, remember to hold to His unchanging hand, remember to go into
your secret closet, and walk in His ways. You must seek the kingdom of God
first and everything else will be added unto you… Your victory is in His hands,
your breakthrough is in His hands, and your peace is in His hands… Call upon
His name, do it in His name, walk in His name and abide within His tabernacle…
When David was faced with opposition and turmoil this is what he said, “Ye
though I walk through the valley of the shadows of death, I will fear no evil…
For thou art with me…” Christ is
with you and when you realize that you will also come to know that you can
do all things in and through His name…
BE BLESSED!!!
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