| Deuteronomy 11:1-12:32; Luke 8:22-39; Psalm 70:1-5; Proverbs 12:4
“When He got out on land, a demon-possessed man from the town met Him. For a long time he had worn no clothes and did not stay in a house but in the tombs.” (Luke 8:27)
“The man from whom the demons had departed kept begging Him to be with Him. But He sent him away and said, ‘Go back to your home, and tell all that God has done for you.’ And off he went, proclaiming throughout the town all that Jesus had done for him.” (Luke 8:38-39)
When I came to know Jesus I was homeless, living out of two bags. I’m unsure of how many demons I housed but I’m sure that I had a few considering all of the vices, strongholds and inner conflicts that were present in my life. I probably looked a lot like the demon-possessed man in the scripture above. I’m sure the town people that knew me thought I was a loser who would never amount to much. And truth be told, if Jesus had not rescued me I probably would have stayed at the bottom of the totem pole.
Another similarity between me and the man is that once he was set free he didn’t want to leave Jesus. I know that I was so excited that I would have left here to go to heaven without a moment’s thought. I never wanted to be apart from Him for one minute. While the demoniac met Jesus in the flesh, I have the opportunity to have His Holy Spirit with me at all times. Even still, I cannot wait to be in the fullness of God’s presence.
Also like the man, Jesus sent me to tell others about what He has done for me. Maybe I can’t quote scripture chapter and verse like some, I’ve never studied Hebrew and Greek, and I don’t have a doctorate (yet), but this I know – once I was lost and now I am found, I was blind but now I see. Hallelujah!!! I just wish somebody would get excited about the work and heart of God! I said He took a homeless, bound up loser and turned me around. I may not be everything I’d like to be, but I am certainly not where I was.
God is good and has really done a tremendous work in my life. He is no respecter of persons and what He has done for me He will surely do for you. Maybe you aren’t where I was. Maybe you just need peace, financial breakthrough, salvation, or healing in your body. God is your answer, He is the source of all things. Praying that you will seek Him today.
Oh, and by the way, while I am sure that all of us would love to be raptured out, we remain because we have work to do. Sooo, get busy!
PRAYER:
Lord, I surrender myself to You. I am laying aside all of my preconceived notions concerning Christianity and I am praying to be born again and led by Your Spirit. Keep me from deception and spark a fire in my heart for evangelism. Grant unto Your servant boldness to speak Your Word. (Acts 4:29) In the name of Jesus I pray, amen. |
