“He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil” (1 John 3:8).
Why did Jesus become flesh and dwell among us on this earth? Why was He manifested? The main reason He came into this realm was to destroy the works of the devil.
Did Jesus fulfill what God called Him to do, or did He fail? Of course Jesus accomplished what God sent Him to do! He destroyed the works of the devil. So if we want to find out what the works of the devil are, we need to find out what Jesus destroyed.
Acts 10:38 tells us that Jesus “went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.” What good did Jesus do? He healed people.
Every time Jesus healed someone, He destroyed the works of the devil – sickness and disease. Every time He forgave someone, He destroyed the works of the devil – sin and separation from God. Every time He set someone free, He destroyed the works of the devil – spiritual, mental, and physical bondage.
Healing multitudes of people was a major part of Jesus’ ministry. In fact, there were times when as many as touched Jesus were made whole! Jesus accomplished the purpose for which He was sent. Whenever He went about healing people, He was destroying the works of the devil.
The devil wanted to kill me, but Jesus set me free and gave me eternal life. The devil wanted to make me sick, but Jesus destroyed his efforts. I am the healed of the Lord!
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
For over 40 years, Pastors Mark and Janet Brazee have traveled throughout the world sharing the Word of God and the Spirit of God. Together they've shared the powerful truths of faith and healing in more than 50 nations.
Today Mark and Janet pastor World Outreach Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where they base their ongoing outreach to the world. The Brazees still travel as the Lord leads, and they are raising up a congregation who share their passion to reach Tulsa and the world.