Jesus Is Greater

Read: Luke 11:14-23

He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. --- 1 John 4:4

The Bible In One Year:
Jeremiah 6-8

Chinese communities in Southeast Asia and some villages in China celebrate the month-long Ghosts Festival. It is believed that during this time the spirits of the dead return to earth to roam among the living. So people burn joss sticks [incense] and phony money, prepare feasts, and perform in street theaters --- all to keep the spirits happy.

As a child growing up in Singapore, I was taught to fear those ghosts. One year I had a fever during the festival, and I was told that I must have bumped into some and offended them.

Now that I know what the Bible says about Jesus' power over the real spirit world of Satan and his demons, I have been freed from my former fears. Because I have placed my faith in Christ as my Lord and Savior, I realize that I don't need to try to appease or fight evil spirits by myself.

Jesus showed His power over the spirit world as He cast out demons [Luke 11:14-23]. When He died on the cross for us and rose from the grave, Jesus triumphed over Satan and sealed his doom [Colossians 2:15; Revelation 20:10]. The Bible assures followers of Christ, "He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world" [1 John 4:4].

We need not fear the devil or demons. Our Lord Jesus is greater! --- Albert Lee

And though this world, with devils filled,
Should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God has willed,
His truth no triumph through us. --- Luther

THE POWER OF SATAN IS NO MATCH FOR THE POWER OF JESUS.