Sunday, 20 October 2024

Do not take the name of the Lord in vain.

 In the bustling streets of Ephesus, the seven sons of the Jewish priest Sceva were struck by a sudden desire for fame after witnessing Paul’s miraculous deeds. One fateful evening, they stumbled upon a man tormented by a particularly nasty spirit. With swagger that could rival a superhero Iron man, they approached him, declaring, “In the name of Jesus, whom Paul preaches, we command you to leave!” 

  

The atmosphere shifted dramatically as silence engulfed the room, and the possessed man’s gaze pierced through their bewildered eye and the stumped face of the crowd. The spirit within him erupted into a sinister laugh that reverberated ominously. Then, in a voice that sent shivers down their spines, the man spoke: “Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?” If I were the writer, I would have been tempted to write, who the hell even are you?😈😈 You know, just for the sheer irony! 

  

Before they could even process the situation, the man sprang at them with an unexpected ferocity like that of a tiger who hasn’t tasted a meal for four days. Chaos ensued as the brothers scrambled for safety, their cries echoing as they were tossed around like rag dolls in a windstorm. In the end, they made a hasty retreat, leaving the room butt naked and screaming for help.

Story is inspired from Acts 19.

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