Who is Jesus to You?

 N. T. #135

August 23, 2023

Matthew 12-Part 9

LET IT GLOW 

Are you having a hard time accepting Jesus as the Messiah? Or is there someone in your life struggling with who Jesus is? The Pharisees surely did. Join me as we look on another confrontation. 

What happened is this: a man demon possessed, blind and unable to speak was healed by Jesus. The people watching were amazed at what Jesus did. 

They asked, “Is  not this the son of David ?” (v. 23)

The Pharisees were there, of course, and tried to convince the people otherwise. They claimed Jesus caste out devils by the power of Beelzebub, or Satan.

Isn’t that ridiculous? Why would Satan want to remove a demon from controlling the man? Were the Pharisees  grabbing at straws? 

LET IT GROW

Jesus knew the thoughts of the Pharisees  Remember they wanted to kill Him, get rid of this guy who was stirring up questions and followers  

Every kingdom, city, or house that is divided against itself shall not stand.

If Satan’s power restored the man, then his kingdom would fall  If Jesus did it with the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.

Those Pharisees were too blind to see that Jesus was the expected Savior/Messiah, weren’t they? They were too deaf to hear the Truth. Satan had them so prideful and bound to the Law that they couldn’t accept who this Deliverer and All-powerful Jesus was and is.

What about you? Have you accepted Jesus as your Savior and asked Him to be your Lord and forgive your sins? Are there loved ones who need to hear about this wonderful, compassionate, and miracle working Jesus?

LET IT GO

Help the non-believers to have Your saving faith today, Jesus.

Oh, what a Savior! Isn’t He wonderful! Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen!

Bow down before Him. Love and adore Him. Christ is risen!