February 20, 2014: Blazed Abroad!

Mark 1:23-45

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23 Just at that time there was in their synagogue a man [who was in the power] of an unclean spirit; and now [immediately] he raised a deep and terrible cry from the depths of his throat, saying,

24 What have You to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!

25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hush up (be muzzled, gagged), and come out of him!

26 And the unclean spirit, throwing the man into convulsions and screeching with a loud voice, came out of him.

27 And they were all so amazed and almost terrified that they kept questioning and demanding one of another, saying, What is this? What new (fresh) teaching! With authority He gives orders even to the unclean spirits and they obey Him!

28 And immediately rumors concerning Him spread [everywhere] throughout all the region surrounding Galilee.

29 And at once He left the synagogue and went into the house of Simon [Peter] and Andrew, accompanied by James and John.

30 Now Simon’s mother-in-law had for some time been lying sick with a fever, and at once they told Him about her.

31 And He went up to her and took her by the hand and raised her up; and the fever left her, and she began to wait on them.

32 Now when it was evening, after the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those under the power of demons,

33 Until the whole town was gathered together about the door.

34 And He cured many who were afflicted with various diseases; and He drove out many demons, but would not allow the demons to talk because they knew Him [intuitively].

35 And in the morning, long before daylight, He got up and went out to a deserted place, and there He prayed.

36 And Simon [Peter] and those who were with him followed Him [pursuing Him eagerly and hunting Him out],

37 And they found Him and said to Him, Everybody is looking for You.

38 And He said to them, Let us be going on into the neighboring country towns, that I may preach there also; for that is why I came out.

39 [So] He went throughout the whole of Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.

40 And a leper came to Him, begging Him on his knees and saying to Him, If You are willing, You are able to make me clean.

41 And being moved with pity and sympathy, Jesus reached out His hand and touched him, and said to him, I am willing; be made clean!

42 And at once the leprosy [completely] left him and he was made clean [by being healed].

43 And Jesus charged him sternly (sharply and threateningly, and with earnest admonition) and [acting with deep feeling thrust him forth and] sent him away at once,

44 And said to him, See that you tell nothing [of this] to anyone; but begone, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your purification what Moses commanded, as a proof (an evidence and witness) to the people [that you are really healed].

45 But he went out and began to talk so freely about it and blaze abroad the news [spreading it everywhere] that [Jesus] could no longer openly go into a town but was outside in [lonely] desert places. But the people kept on coming to Him from all sides and every quarter.

I believe God wants this scenario to happen today.

I believe He wants to heal and deliver.

I believe He wants an unprecedented Revival to take place before our eyes. 

I saw a vision once of a line of people waiting to be baptized. Stretched around the hallway at Calvary Gospel Church. The picture was so clear in my mind that I called several people and asked if we could have more robes and towels supplied. I really believed it was going to happen that Sunday. Well, it hasn't happened yet. But I know it's God's will. Why? It's His will that everyone be saved! And healed! And delivered!

1 Timothy 2:4

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4 Who wishes all men to be saved and [increasingly] to perceive and recognize and discern and know precisely and correctly the [divine] Truth.

We must blaze the news abroad!

My friend Eula is doing this right now! She is telling everyone of her deliverance from drugs and alcohol. And she is bringing friends to church! I believe signs, miracles, and wonders will happen in the Revival Ridge Community as a result of her witness. She is very noisy just like the leper was in verse 45.

But he went out and began to talk so freely about it and blaze abroad the news [spreading it everywhere] that [Jesus] could no longer openly go into a town but was outside in [lonely] desert places. But the people kept on coming to Him from all sides and every quarter.

Wouldn't it be amazing if crowds formed everywhere we went? and people were healed constantly, all day long? And if we had to sneak away or wear sunglasses and a big hat like celebrities when we wanted a little privacy? I believe this day is coming, folks! All because of people like Eula spreading the good news of Jesus Christ.

"Lord Jesus, I want to be noisy like the healed leper was. I want to blaze Your Good News abroad! You are my Savior! You want to do so much more than we are allowing You to do! We are keeping Your healing power a secret! Please help us to simply open our mouths and talk to people! And share the Gospel! And share Your healing power! How I love You! I long for this type of revival to happen today. You are so amazing, my Jesus! I worship and adore You and believe You want to do so much more through me. In Jesus precious name I pray. I believe You hear EVERY prayer and see EVERY tear. AMEN."