Matthew 26:52 But Jesus said to him, “Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.
When this all unfolded in the Garden of Gethsemane there was no war or fighting between the disciples and the guards. There was no retaliation by either side. Why?
Because Jesus spoke with authority and He diffused the situation by healing the guards ear there and then.
Being faced by someone who speaks with great authority is one thing, but being faced with that same person who performs a miracle right in front of you is another thing.
We need to make sure in our future that we are not taken in by the evil one who will perform miracles too; but rather compare what is done with God’s Word and His ways.