Accompanying Signs

 Scripture:

“They went out and proclaimed everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through the accompanying signs.]]” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭16‬:‭20‬ ‭NET‬

Observation:

This is the final verse of the book of Mark. It describes what the disciples and followers of Jesus did after His ascension to heaven. They did what He said to do. They went out and proclaimed everywhere, and the verse tells us that the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through the accompanying signs. After His resurrection, He was still working WITH His people through the Holy Spirit. He remained active, just through His followers. 

Application:

Many times when we think about evangelism or spreading the Good News, we think we are on our own and have to know everything in the Bible, but really when we go for Him, He will go with us. He stills works WITH us to confirm the word with accompanying signs and wonders. He may have gone to heaven and changed location, but He is still very active in and through the lives of His people. We should expect signs and wonders as confirmation that Jesus is working with us. We should also be busy going out and proclaiming everywhere that Jesus is Lord.

Prayer:

Jesus, work WITH me as You did with the early Church. Teach me to proclaim and demonstrate Your words effectively. Help me to go out and do what You said to do. I ask You for signs and wonders when I declare Your truths. Help me to walk boldly and confidently in obedience to Your word. 

Always Yours,

Jeff