Jesus
did not let him come. Instead, he told the man to go home and tell his people
all the great things the Lord did for him while he was helpless and unworthy.
(Mark 5:19)
What the Holy Spirit leads you to do will
spring from your experiences in life, and the things that the Lord has done for
you and has taught you. Many people, especially those accustomed to leading,
look for big, important assignments thinking that is where they will find great
purpose.
In this story, Jesus has cured a man who had
been suffering for years. Legions of demons had taken over his life. He lived
in the caves alone, and from there he terrorized the townspeople. In a moment,
Jesus transformed his life. So, he wanted to go with Jesus, and be a part of His
great mission in the world. Jesus had a different plan. He sent the man back to
the people he had terrified. When they heard the story, they were amazed! They
knew the change that come, and could appreciate how Jesus had done the
impossible.
The
work begins with your people. It is important work. Don’t be reaching for more
than God leads you to do, but go exactly where He tells you to go.
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