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Mark 5:7 captures a dramatic showdown between absolute holiness and entrenched evil. The possessed man’s shriek, the demon’s reluctant confession, the frantic plea, and the dread of judgment all spotlight Jesus’ sovereign power. Demons can recognize and articulate truth about Christ, but only surrender in faith brings deliverance. The verse reminds us that every spiritual force—hostile or humble—must ultimately answer to the Son of the Most High God, whose authority is immediate, inescapable, and final.
The demon feared judgment because evil spirits know their final condemnation awaits them. Jesus’ arrival signaled that God’s kingdom had entered the world with power, bringing deliverance to the oppressed and certain defeat to Satan and his forces.
Rev 20:10 And the devil who had deceived them was thrown…
Mat 25:41 Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me,…
Jud 1:6 And the angels who did not stay within their own domain…
After Thought
Jesus said many times throughout the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, “He who has ears, let him hear.” This is not just some generic statement for “hey, everybody listen up”, he is calling for people to take careful heed.
It is time to have big ears to hear the big news that God has for us.
~ Pastor Bob Barnett
