In Mark
5:1-20 NLT, we find the account of a man who was possessed by numerous demons.
“This man lived among the tombs and could not be restrained, even with a chain.
Whenever he was put into chains and shackles—as he often was—he snapped the
chains from his wrists and smashed the shackles. No one was strong enough to
control him. All day long and throughout the night, he would wander among the
tombs and in the hills, screaming and hitting himself with stones.
When Jesus was still some distance away, the man saw
Him. He ran to meet Jesus and fell down before Him. He gave a terrible scream,
shrieking, “Why are You bothering me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? For
God's sake don't torture me!” For Jesus had already said to the spirit, “Come
out of the man, you evil spirit.”
At this Jesus granted the demons’ request and sent
them into a herd of pigs. Then the pigs ran down a steep hillside into a lake
and drowned.
As Jesus was preparing to leave, the man who had been demon possessed begged to go, too.
But Jesus said, “No, go home to your friends, and
tell them what wonderful things the Lord has done for you and how merciful He
has been.” So the man started off to visit the Ten
Towns of that region and began to tell everyone about the great things Jesus
had done for him; and everyone was amazed at what he told them.”
This is a
story about a man whose life changed dramatically because he met Jesus. I also
notice from the scripture that God's enemy, the devil and his agents recognize
and must submit to His authority. I also see that Jesus has power over all the
afflictions that man might ever encounter. Then I notice that the man who was
healed wanted to tell everyone the great things that Jesus had done for him.
I hope I make the most of the New Year by telling about the
really important things in life, “What Jesus has done for me.” And I hope you
do too!
—Alan
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