Now, Be Lifted Up: A Daily Devotional (Mark 6:13)

To be lifted up is a powerful reminder that God lifts His people above sickness, oppression, and fear. It means God raises you from a low place to a place of freedom and strength.

In Mark 6:13, Jesus’ disciples healed many and cast out demons, lifting people from bondage to freedom.

Today’s devotional is a reminder to you that God wants to lift you up in every area of your life. As you read, believe that He will lift you above every sickness, burden, and limitation today.

Lifted Up: Key Takeaway

God lifts you up from sickness, oppression, and fear into freedom and victory.

Anchor Bible Verse of the day

And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick, and healed them.

-– Mark 6:13 (NKJV)

This verse shows Jesus’ disciples lifting people from sickness and demonic oppression into health and freedom.

It teaches that God wants His people healed, delivered, and lifted up in every way.

Key Explanations

Cast out demons: Freed people from evil spirits.
Anointed with oil: Used oil as a sign of healing power.
Healed them: Restored their health completely.

Lifted Up: A Reflection

Lifted up is what God desires for you. Psalm 3:3 says,

But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head.

Meaning, when life pushes you down with burdens, worries, and pain, God steps in to lift you up with His strength and love.

To be Lifted Up means:

Believing God has power over sickness, fear, and bondage. No matter what doctors say or what your mind fears, God’s power remains greater.

Praying in faith for your healing and freedom. Refuse to accept the enemy’s verdict over your life. Pray with confidence, knowing God hears you.

Encouraging others to believe God can lift them up too. Your testimony can spark faith in someone else who feels hopeless today.

In the Bible, the woman bent over for 18 years was lifted pp when Jesus healed her (Luke 13:10-13).

She had lived in pain, shame, and limitation, but at one word from Jesus, she stood straight for the first time in years. Her healing restored her dignity and purpose.

Another example is Peter healing the lame man at the temple gate (Acts 3:6-8). Peter declared,

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.

The man immediately leapt up, walked, and praised God. That is what it means to be lifted up by going from sitting in hopelessness to walking in praise and freedom.

Today, no matter what holds you down (sickness, sin, fear, failure, lack, or shame), believe that God wants to lift you up. He is your strength when you are weak and your hope when you feel lost.

Say aloud: Lifted up is my portion. Jesus lifts me above sickness, sin, and fear.

When you feel discouraged, tired, or overwhelmed, remember God’s promise in Isaiah 40:31,

But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.

Waiting on God is not wasting time; it is preparing to rise higher in His power.

Eagles soar above storms because God made them to rise, and He has made you to rise above your storms, too.

Walk today with confidence, knowing that Jesus has lifted you up to walk in freedom and victory.

He has not forgotten you. He sees your pain, your quiet tears, and your hidden struggles. He reaches out His hand and says, “Rise, My child. You are Mine, and I will lift you up.”

Blessings..!