Rockson
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In Mark 5 we read of a demon possessed man that Jesus delivered. Perhpas we should be learning things from these passages and asking some questions. In Mark 5 the account is 20 verses long and I'll hold back from cutting and pasting the many paragraphs for I think all know what they say. I'll summarize.
Jesus came to the region of Gerasenes and was met a man with an unclean spirit. Scripture says even chains couldn't hold him he'd break them to pieces. Interesting that such strength could be transferred to a physical man from Satan or his cohorts. No one could restrain him. This was before the time of asylum's so such individuals were just on the loose. I have to wonder how long he had been this way.....what a horrible existence.
It says when the man saw Jesus from a distance and he ran and fell on his knees before him. I wonder ...Did this man come by his own desire....or consciousness of who Jesus even was? Seems to me that insane persons of the day wouldn't have understand about current day charismatic leaders known to set people free. Perhaps he did. Jesus prior to his coming HAD spoken from the great distance for the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Perhaps the spirits drove the man to Jesus for they felt they were summoned....notice what they ask Jesus.....again interesting.
"What do you want with me Jesus Son of the Most High God?"
Seems they're bewildered as to just why Jesus has a right to be giving orders to them that is at this particular time. Another passage say they said, "Have you come to torture us before the time?" In other words they were saying in a way , 'Come on this isn't the time. We understand at the ages end there will be a time that will occur but why are you giving orders to us now?" It's like they're wondering did God change his mind? He's doing this early? Jesus didn't answer them the question.
Lesson. You don't have to answer every thing someone asks. But he asks them. "What is your Name" which had to do with number for they replied the status here was that there was legion......"for we are many". And they begged Jesus repeatedly BEGGED HIM not to send them out of the region. Lesson. Worldly movies like to portray devil forces almost on equal par with an anointed, empowered servant of God. I never saw the movie and don't encourage anyone else to see it but I understand the Exorcist film year ago had a demon possesses person do in a priest......but there's absolutely NO FEAR if someone is a genuine person of prayer and who truly have God in their life. James 4:7 says the devil will flee from YOU not you flee from him.
They begged Jesus THEY were terrified. In our Christian lives let us not think because the devil might seek to bring trials our way Mark 4:15 let's not think they don't have a gnawing fear in so doing. I don't say this presumptuously. But they're not sure how you will respond. It does make them nervous to come your way as they seek to find out how committed you are to God. So join together Mk 4:15 with Jm 4:7 and you see the enemy brings on a trial perhaps....as a test....but Jm 4:7 says the end result is they're afraid of you....it says they'll FLEE from you.
That is of course if were not giving place to the devil. Eph 4:27 We need to be on the alert 1 Pt 5:8 says for Satan roams about seeking who will give him a place. Strife, doubt, unbelief give him such a place for doubt and fear shows to all you have more faith in the devils possibility to harm you rather than Jesus's ability and desire to protect you. That allegiance you give with your spirit and mind gives him a place so what do we do......we rise up, jump up and slam the door at a moments notice. We're more than conquerors not just conquerors but more than conquerors through Christ Jesus our Lord. Rom 8:37 That is to be our bold stance!
Jesus came to the region of Gerasenes and was met a man with an unclean spirit. Scripture says even chains couldn't hold him he'd break them to pieces. Interesting that such strength could be transferred to a physical man from Satan or his cohorts. No one could restrain him. This was before the time of asylum's so such individuals were just on the loose. I have to wonder how long he had been this way.....what a horrible existence.
It says when the man saw Jesus from a distance and he ran and fell on his knees before him. I wonder ...Did this man come by his own desire....or consciousness of who Jesus even was? Seems to me that insane persons of the day wouldn't have understand about current day charismatic leaders known to set people free. Perhaps he did. Jesus prior to his coming HAD spoken from the great distance for the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Perhaps the spirits drove the man to Jesus for they felt they were summoned....notice what they ask Jesus.....again interesting.
"What do you want with me Jesus Son of the Most High God?"
Seems they're bewildered as to just why Jesus has a right to be giving orders to them that is at this particular time. Another passage say they said, "Have you come to torture us before the time?" In other words they were saying in a way , 'Come on this isn't the time. We understand at the ages end there will be a time that will occur but why are you giving orders to us now?" It's like they're wondering did God change his mind? He's doing this early? Jesus didn't answer them the question.
Lesson. You don't have to answer every thing someone asks. But he asks them. "What is your Name" which had to do with number for they replied the status here was that there was legion......"for we are many". And they begged Jesus repeatedly BEGGED HIM not to send them out of the region. Lesson. Worldly movies like to portray devil forces almost on equal par with an anointed, empowered servant of God. I never saw the movie and don't encourage anyone else to see it but I understand the Exorcist film year ago had a demon possesses person do in a priest......but there's absolutely NO FEAR if someone is a genuine person of prayer and who truly have God in their life. James 4:7 says the devil will flee from YOU not you flee from him.
They begged Jesus THEY were terrified. In our Christian lives let us not think because the devil might seek to bring trials our way Mark 4:15 let's not think they don't have a gnawing fear in so doing. I don't say this presumptuously. But they're not sure how you will respond. It does make them nervous to come your way as they seek to find out how committed you are to God. So join together Mk 4:15 with Jm 4:7 and you see the enemy brings on a trial perhaps....as a test....but Jm 4:7 says the end result is they're afraid of you....it says they'll FLEE from you.
That is of course if were not giving place to the devil. Eph 4:27 We need to be on the alert 1 Pt 5:8 says for Satan roams about seeking who will give him a place. Strife, doubt, unbelief give him such a place for doubt and fear shows to all you have more faith in the devils possibility to harm you rather than Jesus's ability and desire to protect you. That allegiance you give with your spirit and mind gives him a place so what do we do......we rise up, jump up and slam the door at a moments notice. We're more than conquerors not just conquerors but more than conquerors through Christ Jesus our Lord. Rom 8:37 That is to be our bold stance!
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