Jesus is Essential
Luke 11:14–17: And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when the demon had gone out, that the mute spoke; and the multitudes marveled. But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons.” Others, testing Him, sought from Him a sign from heaven. But He, knowing their thoughts, said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and a house divided against a house falls.
This is the third miracle of deliverance our Lord performed that elicited from His enemies the accusation that He was in league with Satan. Instead of rejoicing that God had sent a Redeemer, the religious leaders were rebelling against the truth of God’s Word and seeking to discredit Christ’s work and character.
Imagine people being so blind that they could not distinguish a work of God from a work of Satan! “Beelzebub” was one of the names of the Philistine god Baal; it means “lord of flies.” The request was a part of the accusation. “If you are really working for God,” they were saying in effect, “prove it by giving us a sign from heaven, not just a miracle on earth.” 1
Walking with Jesus
Are you still asking God to prove Himself to you? What more does He have to do in order for you to believe Him, and love Him, and live for Him?
Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.” John 8:58
God’s work is done in the light, and it leads you into the light of His love.
Praying
Lord, thank You for delivering me out of the darkness of sin and death.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
