“But Jesus said, “No, go home to your family, and tell them everything the Lord has done for you and how merciful he has been.”
Mark 5:19
Mark chapter five tells the story of a man who is possessed by evil spirits. These spirits make him howl and cut himself with sharp stones, living a life of torment and constant terror. No man can subdue him, for he appears to have superhuman strength, breaking chains and smashing shackles.
Jesus speaks with these spirits, and they beg Him to allow them to enter into a herd of pigs. In the end, the man is set free and healed.
The man begged Jesus to go with Him on His journey. I think anyone would have the same reaction. If Jesus completely changed your life, naturally, you would want to follow Him. Jesus tells him no, and tells him to return to his family and tell them everything the Lord has done for him.
Jesus knew the power of a testimony. He knew that by this man returning to his hometown, he was being His hands and feet. Jesus physically went in one direction, while this man carried the gospel to another location.
You have a story to tell, and no one else can tell your story for you. Every healing, deliverance, and time He provided needs to be shared as it has the potential to change the course of someone’s life.
You can make an impact today, just by sharing all that the Lord has done for you!
Devotion by Caitlin Walker
