Devotion for Saturday, November 8, 2025

“But no one can enter the strong man’s house and plunder his property unless he first binds the strong man, and then he will plunder his house” (Mark 3:27).

Satan has been bound by the Lord.  He is unable to do anything without permission.  Who is in charge?  The Lord is.  In this age, He has allowed free will for His sake and we see what has come of it.  More important to us is one: the Lord is Lord of all, and two: this world is a mess; and the Lord has come to rescue those who will follow Him and be lifted out of the division and lies of this age.

Lord, I have caused my share of division.  There are things that need to be divided like sin from righteousness, but I cannot discern this.  Only You can discern what is true.  Lead me to be shrewd as a serpent, yet remain innocent in Your goodness.  Guide me in the power of Your Holy Spirit to humbly walk the life of faith which You have set before me.  Teach me so that I may understand with more clarity the reality of this age.

Lord Jesus, You have come to take me from sinfully exercising my free will for my sake, to learn to be obedient to all that You have commanded.  Guide me, Lord Jesus, in the way I need to go and help me this day to be discerning, seeking out where I am able to bring unity to Your bride, the church.  Through all things, be the One who guides me, for I cannot see clearly, but You can.  Lead me in the way of righteousness.  Amen.