When Devils Worship

Mark 5:6 KJV

But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

I have always been astounded at this passage. Here we see the devils running to worship Christ. The common understanding is that they were compelled to come in submission to His superior power over them. Though no man could tame him, Christ had them immediately in subjection. It may be that more of those who are in church today than we care to think have that motivation rather than a more godly one.

But Gill offers some other alternatives for the man's worship of the Lord.

It might be, he speculates, that the man has his mind temporarily restored in the presence of Christ and comes to appeal for relief. Many who come to Christ do so not for the salvation that is possible but for the worldly relief. They come so close but fall short of the full potential of meeting with Christ.

And, Gill suggests, he may have come seeking that which he in fact received; not merely relief from the devils but rescue of the soul and eternal life in Jesus Christ.

Whatever the reason for his coming, the result was his salvation. And so it is with us, whatever may be our motivation for coming to worship, the devil is powerless to prevent that meeting with Christ to result in eternal salvation.