Daily Word Of God
Matthew 8:28-34
When Jesus reached the territory of the Gadarenes on the other side, two demoniacs came towards him out of the tombs – they were so dangerously violent that nobody could use that path. Suddenly they shouted, ‘What do you want with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torture us before the time?’
Now some distance away there was a large herd of pigs feeding, and the devils pleaded with Jesus, ‘If you drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs.’ And he said to them, ‘Go then,’ and they came out and made for the pigs; and at that the whole herd charged down the cliff into the lake and perished in the water.
The herdsmen ran off and made for the city, where they told the whole story, including what had happened to the demoniacs. Suddenly the whole city set out to meet Jesus; and as soon as they saw him they implored him to leave their neighbourhood.
Today's Pointers on God's Word
As you read the passage what words, phases or meanings caught your attention?
- In today’s Gospel we see the destructive force of two demoniacs killing a herd of swine after they pleaded with Jesus to set them free.
- Jesus has divine power and authority over Satan and his evil spirits. Jesus can free and wants to free us from anything that binds us and alienates us from the love of God.
- Do you want Jesus to free you from the attachments in life that are preventing you from experiencing the joy of living in His presence and doing His Will? Speak to the Lord from your heart.