Matthew 8:16
When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:
**Matthew 8:16**
Evening comes, and many are brought to Jesus possessed with devils; he casts out spirits with his word and heals all who were sick. This summary emphasizes Jesus’ comprehensive authority over spiritual and physical affliction. The setting of evening aligns with Jewish day’s end, a time when many sought relief from daily burdens.
The passage foregrounds the in-breaking of the kingdom—deliverance from demonic oppression and healing as signs of the Messiah’s reign. It reinforces Jesus’ identity as the one who defeats darkness with his word, fulfilling prophetic expectations.
We may not face literal demons daily, but we face spiritual battles: anxiety, despair, addiction, unhealthy patterns. Bring these to Jesus, trusting his authoritative word to heal and restore. Normalize seeking prayer for spiritual and mental health in communities.
Cross-References: Mark 1:32-34; Luke 4:41; James 4:7; 1 John 4:4