The beloved physician Luke wrote how Jesus, “was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered”, and in chapter eleven and verse fifteen of his book Luke shared how some people said Jesus, “casts out devils through Beelzebub” where we read:
But some of them said, He casts out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.
The verse reads, “But some of them said ...” Luke began with the words, “but some of them” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover certain ones belonging to the group of people who were in awe” “said” which means “uttered, declared and proclaimed” the following words. Luke shared how “certain ones” of the people who saw Jesus cast the demon out of the man who was “dumb” said the following words.
The verse continues, “... He casts out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.” Luke added the words, “he casts out devils” or “Jesus drives out, expels and banishes wicked and evil ones who are messengers and ministers of the devil” “through Beelzebub” or “by the way, means and power of Beelzebub which means lord of the house or flies which is a name of Satan who is the prince of evil spirits” “the chief of the devils” which means “the ruler, commander and leader pertaining to the wicked and evil ones who are messengers and ministers of the devil”. Luke shared how some the people who observed Jesus “driving out” the “demon” accused Him of “expelling” him by the power of “Satan” who is the leader of all the “demonic spirits”.
When we meditate upon Luke's words in this verse, we see the reaction of “some” of the people who observed this miracle performed by Jesus. Though this man began to speak was delivered of the “demon” that caused him to be “dumb”, they only focused on how this was performed. They decided Jesus did this supernatural act by “Satan's” power. God often performs “miracles” both spiritually and physically in people, and so many people attempt to explain away His supernatural power. Rather than believe in Him, they believe in their conclusion. God desires to have a personal relationship with every person through His Son Jesus, and when they submit their lives to Him as their personal “Savior and Lord”, they shall give “credit and glory” to God Almighty who does all things far and above the expectation of man.
Next time Luke shares how, “others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
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All references are from "Strongs Concordance".
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