Devotion for Monday, September 29, 2025

“Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, saying, “What business do we have with each other, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!” (Mark 1:23-24)

The evil spirits know and believe, though they continue in rebellion.  They know, but we go on not even hearing their testimony.  The eternally wicked do not know that they have already been cast from God’s presence.  Jesus has not come to destroy, but to offer true life.  It is a matter of moving from where we are to where we need to be for eternity.  Some, including the evil ones, do not want to be in God’s presence.

Lord, help me to see with clarity that You have come to saves us.  That means being moved from where we are to where we need to be.  You are the tree of life, and You have come for us to be grafted into the eternal life which You offer.  Guide me so that I may receive Your offer, hear the testimony (even from the wicked who know who You are) and live into the eternal life You give.

Lord Jesus, the wicked ask, “What business do I have with You?”  I (and all others) would not have a new life except for You.  You have come to give us true life.  Lead me into that true life You give and teach me so that I may learn how to live this life which You are giving me.  Without You I am spiritually dead, but in You I have been granted new life which springs to eternal life.  Guide me in living the true life You have given me.  Amen.