And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts. -Matthew 8:34


God is good and happy hump day. While reading the Bible this morning I found myself in the story of the demons asking to be allowed possession of a herd of hogs. The Lord was casting them out and not wanting to be without a physical body they made a request. 


The request proved to be futile as the herd committed sooweecide (lol).  Though I know this story well, what always strikes me as strange is the town asking Jesus to leave. 


A little background; the people of the city of Gergesenes originated from the Greek isles. They had settled east of the Sea of Galilee and still kept all their pagan practices of idol worship. Though some adopted Judaism they only did somewhat incorporating pagan beliefs. 


Their pagan ways are similar to Christians today who still dabble with Ouija boards or horoscopes. Accepting Christ though not fully. 


The herd leader told the towns people who made the request that Jesus, the lamb of God depart. The same lamb was told some time ago to leave schools, courtrooms, government and other places.   


And where the Lord is not allowed chaos ensues. Consider any area on your life that Jesus isn’t allowed and I’ll show you a chaotic place. 


Ironically Gergesenes, a once thriving region now lies in ruins abandoned for centuries. Evidence suggests that famine, disease and other natural disasters destroyed it. Perhaps so but I believe it began with a choice to ask Jesus to leave. 


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God bless you and command your day!!!

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