(July 11, 2010)

Have you ever collected autographs from sports or Hollywood stars? It has value if it is someone the public deems as famous. Think about a marriage license. It's not valid unless it's signed.

What does God's signature look like? If you struggle with that, He shows us in His word. In Mark 16, it is proclaimed that when the signature of God's authority is on your life, demons will be driven out and healing will take place.

Do we ever walk into an unknown situation and ask for God's signature to be stamped there? We don't need to have a big ceremony for this to occur because when God's Word is being preached, His stamp will be there. The signature accompanies those who continually believe.

Are you seeing these signs? Are you witnessing God's Signature upon your life and your circumstances? Are you witnessing God's signature expelling and evicting those demons within your life? Are you hoping for good things to happen or are you expecting them to happen? When in ministry, people will be released from demonic power, but to be in ministry is to expect God to show up. If you are following God, good things will follow you.

Context is crucial with God's Word. For example, it eludes to the handling of snakes. God does not want us to handle snakes. It was referring to those who were walking along the rural roads where snakes would appear frequently. The point was that no matter what the enemy brings against you, you will be strong and live through it. You will be invincible until God is done with completing your mission for Him.

- Jon Bruney