Jesus’ heavenly authority includes Jesus’ power over evil spirits. In this instance from the devotional’s passage, Jesus can command evil spirits to leave. The evil spirits have to obey because Jesus is Lord. Being the Son of God includes His power that they must obey what He speaks. In fact, legion even says that Jesus is the Son of the Most High God. Legion acknowledges Jesus’ position and power because they have to.
Thankfully, Jesus is our Savior in our lives because He is greater. When Jesus speaks a word, no one can devoid it of its power. Relating to last week’s devotional, focusing on Jesus being with us reminds us of how having His power and grace in our situations makes a big difference. Jesus set the man free from the torturous evil spirits that were in him, bringing him freedom and peace. The man went on to share his testimony out of the great joy he experienced from being set free.