Song # 1961.1 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. From the Book of Mark we read in chapter 9 where John the disciple tells Jesus that they saw a man driving out demons in His name. The Bible doesn’t tell us who the man was, or from whom he received his authority. But Jesus would have been aware of who he was and tells his disciples not to stop the man.
“Teacher” said John “we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us” (Mark 9:38). “Do not stop him” Jesus said. “No-one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me” (Mark 9:39), “for whoever is not against us is for us” (Mark 9:40). “I tell you the truth. Anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward” (Mark 9:41).
Thought for today: God’s certainty will see us through life’s uncertainties.
Thought for the future: when Jesus returns, it will be heaven for those who follow Him. Where will you spend your eternity?