“Go home to your friends and tell them how much the Lord has done for you and how he has had mercy on you.” Mark 5:19 ESV The Gerasene Demoniac understandably wanted to remain with Jesus and His disciples, but the LORD sent him back home where he was to be a witness of Jesus’ power to change lives. Our human imaginations sometimes take us in the wrong direction, pushing us to want what seems best, when in fact, our greatest concern should be “what does the LORD desire of me?” The Gerasene turned out to be one of the great heroes of the Bible, and we do not even know His name; we only know where he was from. The lessons here are many, but one of the most critical is that I must surrender my imaginations to the LORD and ask Him, “where is my assignment?” Father instruct me in Your ways. Position me perfectly within Your plan. LORD, not my will, but Your Will be done.
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
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