Signs Following

Jesus spoke to His disciples:

"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; in my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." - Mark 16:15-18 KJV

The word “follow” as it is used in Mark 16:15-18 means, “to be always present, to attend one wherever he goes”, according to Thayer’s Greek Lexicon.

When we obey the gospel, these signs follow us!

Believers have the power and authority of Jesus name to cast out devils. (Luke 10:17, Acts 8:7,9:12,15,16:18)

Believers speak with new tongues. It is the sign that they have received the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 10:45-46, 1Cor.14:22)

At times, the believer will speak in tongues when he is praying, the Lord praying through him according to His will and knowledge. (Rom.8:26-27, Jude 1:20-21)

When the serpent attached itself to Paul’s hand and bit him, it did him no harm. (Acts 28:3-6)

Elisha’s disciples were not harmed by the deadly stew, (2Kings 4:40) as well as believers’ modern day testimonies of protection.

Believers lay hands on the sick and they recover. (Acts 28:8, Acts 5:16)

Jesus gives these promises, privileges, power, and authority to those that live for Him and obey His gospel!

How do we obey the gospel of Jesus?

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38 KJV