God is For Us

Mark 1:16-45

Romans 8:31 declares, “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

Indeed.

Immediately, at the beginning of His earthly ministry, Jesus sets out to demonstrate this fundamental truth: God is for us.

It’s why He came in the first place. He is for us. He loves us. He sees our needs. He knows our desires.

But it is more than knowing what our needs are, or understanding our desires; it is having and demonstrating the authority and power to do something about it.

We face a powerful enemy in this world. All of mankind always has. Jesus has come to defeat our enemy. His power is greater than Satan. His authority is over Satan.

Even after 40 days and nights in the desert, without food and water, Satan has no power over Jesus. None at all. This is the pronouncement of Satan’s defeat.

Since Satan is the greatest power the world can throw at us, (usually employing our own flesh in order to defeat us,) isn’t it comforting to know Jesus has the power to defeat Satan? Isn’t it wonderful to know that He wills to do just that - and that accompanying the power to defeat Satan is also the power to save mankind? (Me.)

All of our needs are met in Jesus Christ. He is our all in all. We are MORE than conquerors through Jesus Christ who loves us and has come to die for us and to help us and to demonstrate He is for us in every way we require.

Usually when someone meets your needs there is a payment required. Even in this, God meets our needs. Jesus is our payment for God’s love. And, He is willing to heal, He is willing to help, and He is willing to save. How could it be further proven that God is FOR us?

-Pastor Bill