Spiritual Warfare: 'Sent to the End they Fear'

God's Power for Our Battles — Saturday, August 30, 2025

Jesus demanded, "What is your name?" "Legion," he replied, for he was filled with many demons. The demons kept begging Jesus not to send them into the bottomless pit. There happened to be a large herd of pigs feeding on the hillside nearby, and the demons begged him to let them enter into the pigs. So Jesus gave them permission.
— Luke 8:30-32 NLT

Today's Prayer

Lord, Your Name is above all other names, and the demons even have to obey commands given in Your Holy Name. Help me to remember this important fact when I face demon-harassed people who are lost and hopeless. Remind me that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess Your Name one day. Deliver us from the schemes of Satan and all the demons who aid in those evil plans. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

4 Related Resources by Heartlight

Restoring Identity
Devo: What Jesus Did!
"[To the demon-possessed man,] Jesus demanded, "What is your name?" "Legion," he replied, for he was filled with many demons. The demons kept..."
A Tale of Two Powers
Devo: A Year with Jesus
"Dear Precious Child of God, Two powers — God and Satan — are at war over your eternal destiny. The story below illustrates the different...."
Time to Get out of the Boat!
Article by Phil Ware
Why are you just sitting there? Phil Ware finishes his series on Out of the Box with a final call to get out of the boat and follow Jesus.
The Personal Touch
Article by Phil Ware
More than a miracle worker, Jesus is the touch of God. Phil Ware continues his series on out of the box and reminds us that Jesus is God made touchable and personal: more than a miracle worker, Jesus is the personal care of God for people in their deepest needs.

Illustration

Illustration of Luke 8:30-32 NLT — Jesus demanded, "What is your name?" "Legion," he replied, for he was filled with many demons. The demons kept begging Jesus not to send them into the bottomless pit. There happened to be a large herd of pigs feeding on the hillside nearby, and the demons begged him to let them enter into the pigs. So Jesus gave them permission.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, August 30, 2025

Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Proverbs 12:19
"Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment."
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'Under the Influence' (Ep. 5:18)
"Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, ..."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Better Things' (He. 5:11-6:4,)
"Dear Father, I am eager to be a good learner. I want to get beyond needing milk meant for babies. I want to digest the solid food of your word. I..."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: Galatians 5:25
"The two most important things in our holy religion are the life of faith and the walk of faith. He who shall rightly understand these is not far from...."

About This Devotional

Spiritual Warfare is a daily devotional about God's power for our battles.

The Prayer for Spiritual Warfare is written by Steve Hemphill.

More Spiritual Warfare