As i read the story from Mark 5 today i couldn't help but think about the incredible hulk. The way the passage describes the demon possessed man from the cemetery makes him sound like a fictional character. He was so strong that he could break out of chains and shackles? I didn't know people could actually do that. But if they could in real life, i do know one thing for sure...I would be afraid.
That's what is so fascinating about Jesus in this passage. He doesn't seem the least bit afraid of the gignator, super strong guy. He was still a long way off and the man started running toward Jesus. If i were Jesus in that moment, i think my first thought would have been to try my walking on water trick or something to get me as far away from the scary strong man. But Jesus appears quite calm in this passage. And it says before the man even gets to Jesus, Jesus has already commanded the demons to come out of him. I haven't had much experience with Demon possession in my life, but the few times i have seen situations that were claiming to be about demon possession were not calm situations. And yet Jesus remains calm, as far as we can tell. He possesses a confidence and trust that is desirable. I'd like to know that in the face of any scary situation that i would be able to recall what i know to be true about God, and then trust that God will lead me through it. I guess that's something i can be praying more about. And this study ought to help with the ability to recall information about God. I hope you are learning some new things as well!
-Kelly
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