Day
12: Mark 3:20-30
Jesus and Beelzebub
Jesus and Beelzebub
Beelzebub means prince of demons and the name can
be used to describe Satan which is how it was used here. Jesus uses this accusation (of being evil) to
explain how Satan can be defeated and then turns the accusation back on to the
teachers of the law.
What was the motive behind this accusation
that Jesus was evil?
How do you deal with accusation against you
when your position as a child of God is challenged? Think about where that
accusation ultimately comes from. (Revelation 12:10)
The bible has a great picture to help here. A robe of righteousness is described in Isaiah 61:10 and is later used by Jesus in a
parable to explain that when you become a Christian (a child of God) you are
covered by something which God sees and which makes you acceptable to him. (You
can check out the parable in Matthew 22:1-14). No-one, not even Satan, can rob
you of that acceptance and it is the only reason why you are able to approach
God. Without the covering, however, you have no authority to approach God.
If you are having difficulties with this or
understanding this go and talk to someone in your church who can help you. It
is important to know where we stand and unnecessary spiritual struggles can be
avoided.
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