“What do you want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have You come here to torture us before the appointed time?” Matthew 8:28-29
Because Jesus was the Son of Man, He had the right to live among us. Because He was the Son of God, He had the power to win back the authority Adam forfeited, authority and victory over sin!
Jesus was walking along a road with His disciples and met two men who were demon possessed. They were so violent no one could pass by. They had been banished to the tombs, somewhere desolate and isolated from human contact. The demons within these men recognized Jesus for who He was. They were also very aware that their reign of evil was already time stamped. However, it is very telling that they would rather live in a pig’s body and mind, than be exiled to their torturous destiny.
Jesus was always compassionate toward those overcome by Satan’s manipulations and bondage. The town’s people chose their income over the soul’s of two men, but Jesus had already taught the cost of following Him would take His followers down roads filled with the socially unacceptable and the unreceptive.
The state of the place or people doesn’t determine where Jesus goes. His love and compassion do. And remember, in His presence, the things that harm you flee in fear. Every man may not believe Jesus has the power, but every demon does!
Have a great day,
Gretchen