What Jesus Did! 'The Kingdom's Arrival!' — Luke 11:20-21

Saturday, July 25, 2015

"But I use the power of God to force out demons. This shows that the kingdom of God has come to you! When a strong man with many weapons guards his own house, then the things in his house are safe."
— Luke 11:20-21 NLT
Illustration of Luke 11:20-21 NLT — "But I use the power of God to force out demons. This shows that the kingdom of God has come to you! When a strong man with many weapons guards his own house, then the things in his house are safe."

Key Thought

Jesus' power is God's power demonstrated. Jesus' power is Kingdom power on arrival. Jesus' power is stronger than Satan's power and enables the Son of God to triumph. Jesus' power is our assurance of ultimate victory, deliverance, and salvation. Satan's most treasured "belongings" or treasures are stripped from him and carried away to glory. Those treasures are us!

Today's Prayer

Thank you, dear Father, for the victory that you won for me in Jesus. Thank you for Jesus' triumph over sin and death. Thank you for rescuing me from the hands of the evil one. Now, dear Father, please give me the courage and the will to stand up to his temptations and assaults knowing that the victory is mine through Christ Jesus my Lord, in whose name I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

  • 1 Corinthians 15:51-56
  • Revelation 19:11-16
  • Romans 8:35-39

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About This Devotional

What Jesus Did is a one-year devotional guide through the gospels, using one short passage each day and following the Gospel in consecutive order. Each devotional consists of a passage, reflection and a prayer which opens up the day's scripture and shows how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware.

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

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