PLANT THE SEED: EXPECT SIGNS AND WONDERS TO FOLLOW

“And these signs will follow those who believe…”—Mark 16:16

 

Jesus commissioned the Church when He said, “…Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.  He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.  And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they  will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover” (Mark 16:15-18).  The Church is you the Church is me.  When Jesus spoke these words, you and I were included in the commissioning. 

 

Jesus’ power and instructions to us are still the same.  We are instructed to preach the gospel—plant the seeds of the good news everywhere we go, and when we do, we are assured that signs and wonders will follow.  Demons will be cast out, people will be filled with the Holy Spirit and speak in other tongues, the sick will be healed, if we drink anything deadly or take up a serpents they will not harm us.  These are the signs and wonders that we are to expect when we plant the seed of the gospel into people. 

 

Be assured today that every time God sends you, the resurrection power of Jesus is working in that situation.  He does not leave you alone—He goes with you and works with you by the agent of His Holy Spirit. When you tell someone that Jesus has already suffered the penalty for sickness and disease, you are then planting the seeds of healing in their life.  Believe that when you lay hands on the sick that the sick will recover.  

 

Too many times, we take the One out of the situation that is working with us.  When we do, we are then on our own.  Whether it is because of pride, self-will or fear, we do not allow the One who knows all things to work in the situations.  We are to lay down our wills.  God will work His will in the situation when we lay down our own wills.  All of heaven is waiting to back up God’s Word—all we have to do is obey and say.  The Holy Spirit wants to work with us, by confirming the Words with signs following, when we believe.

 

Prayer—Heavenly Father, today I surrender my will, my fear and pride to You.  I lay it on the altar of repentance and I ask You to burn it up so that I can be pure and holy before You.  Help me to see people in my world around me as You see them and tell them the good news.  Thank You that when I speak Your Word You will confirm it with signs and wonders, in Jesus’ Name.  Amen.