Mark 16:15-16 (NKJV) 15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
Why do we find it hard to walk in this promise?
Jesus is commissioning the disciples to go out into the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Every single creature that they can reach. He does not discriminate or leave anyone out.
He says that anyone they preach to who believes and is baptized in His name will be saved, and these signs will follow them.
Mark 16:17-18 (NKJV) 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
It’s very important that we understand who “they” are that He is talking about. When He says they, He is speaking about all people who believe in Him and are baptized.
What signs are going to follow them?
In His name they will cast out demons, speak with new tongues, and lay hands on the sick. What does He say will happen? They shall recover!
What are we missing in the bride today?
Signs. What signs? Casting out demons, speaking in tongues and healing of those who are sick.
We are in deep trouble if we think we can do this work of God without the Holy Spirit. These signs should be normal activity for Spirit-filled believers. But do we see it happening?
The enemy is holding people in captivity because of our lack of knowledge and faith in God’s promise to us.
Why are we afraid to take the step and let the Holy Spirit have control of our tongue and speak through us the very words that will speak to God?
1 Corinthians 14:2 (NKJV) 2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.
Why are we so afraid to step out? Do we think it was only for a certain people or time period, and thus we ignore it?
Once we understand that praying in tongues is for every believer today, we will want to pray even more.
When we know and understand that the Holy Spirit wants us to lay hands on the sick and cast out demons so people can be delivered, we will be about the work of advancing God’s kingdom with the help of the Holy Spirit moving through us.
Nothing will hold us back!
Followers of Christ, we need to let our Helper, the Holy Spirit, guide us.
Let Him move through us by praying in tongues, casting out demons, and laying hands on the sick, for they will recover!
Amen!
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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Greetings in the wonderful name of Jesus! 