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Encounter #9:

Jesus Does Great Things
Read: Mark 3:7-12

Large multitudes of people were following Jesus. He withdrew Himself from the crowds. We need to withdraw ourselves from the busyness and spend quiet times with Jesus. They heard of the great things He was doing. Because He loved them and had compassion on them He entered a fishing boat on the Sea of Galilee and taught them.

As the crowds increased, Jesus healed their diseases and plagues. Even those who were possessed with unclean spirits fell down in front of Him and cried that Jesus was the Son of God. Demons knew who Jesus was and is. These impure, lewd, foul demons were obligated to acknowledge Jesus for Who He is: the Messiah, the Son of God. Jesus gave them strict orders not to tell Who He was because the people themselves needed to recognized Him as such, and it wasn't time for Him to set up His Kingdom.

Religion doesn't endear us to the Lord, but a relationship with Him does. This relationship is personal and real. By receiving Him as Lord and Savior we can spend personal and intimate times with the Lord.

The great multitudes saw Jesus do great things. King David said that God's way is in the Sanctuary and He does great things (Ps.77:13). The Lord is a great God and a great King (Ps.95:3). The Lord, my God is very great (Ps. 104:1). God's greatness is unsearchable (Ps.145:3) and great is the Holy One of Israel (Is.12:6). Tell of God's greatness to others.

Prayer: My Father, You are the great and mighty God. You do great things.
Thank you for showing Your greatness towards me. Help me to acknowledge how great You are to others. I love You.

Application: Recite verses from the Bible on God's greatness. Read the Psalms. Go and tell others about Him and what He has done for you. Begin to praise Him and acknowledge that He has power to save, heal & deliver.

Encounter Jesus: Spend time in the Presence of Jesus. He is the Mighty One of Israel. He desires to spend time with you. Recognize His Greatness.

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