Contemplative Bible Reading

Mark 1:34 (New International Version)

and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.

The demons knew who Jesus was. They knew he was the son of God. I believe that spiritual beings recognize one another. I believe that there are spiritual beings on the earth today. Demons, angels, and the like. Those beliefs come from this verse.

Though we as humans don’t see or recognize these spiritual beings, I believe the recognize one another. I also believe that they recognize Jesus living in us. I believe they recognize the Holy Spirit in us.

I believe these demons act according to what they see. Sometimes that may mean they run from us. Sometimes that may mean they attack us and bring grief into our lives.

God, grant us strength for when they attack us. Help us to live so that they will recognize you in us. Help us to live so that our fellow man recognizes you in us.