Now
the man (from whom Jesus took away the demons) begged Jesus that he may stay
with Him, but Jesus sent him away saying, “Go back to your people and tell them
what the Lord God has done for you.” So, the man went and told his whole
community all the great things Jesus had done for him. (Luke 8:38-39)
Have you considered what the Lord has done
for you? If you are going to introduce other people to Jesus should you not
have a clear, compelling reason to do that? What has Jesus done for you that
you could not do for yourself? What change did that make in your life? How did
it happen? The Bible is one long story that continues into our present day.
Your experience with Jesus is another chapter of that Jesus story.
This passage relates a common desire you may
have. When Jesus acts in your life, you may wish to stay with Him; to simply
enjoy being healed by him. But, Jesus explains to this man that he must now
take responsibility for the new life he has been given. He must begin
immediately to live the mission. His job now is to live as evidence of Christ’s
work in this world.
That is your work as well. Know your story!
Be ready to share that story as a part of God’s work in His world when He sends
others to you.
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