There is an interesting story in Mark 5 about a demon-possessed man where Jesus commands demons out of the man into a herd of pigs. Who says the Bible is boring?! What you might have missed is how this healed man became a great missionary.
In Mark 5:18, Jesus was getting into the boat, and the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Of course, he did. Wouldn’t you? But then you wonder why Jesus tells him in verse 19, “Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” It is obvious now, but at the time, the man had no idea what sharing his story would do for so many.
If you keep reading, you will come to the story of the feeding of the 4,000 in chapter 8. Because Jesus went to the Decapolis, which is basically the “Vegas” of our time, He healed and showed mercy on a man who, in turn, shared his story, and a crowd of 4,000 Gentiles gathered to hear Jesus when He came back.
The moral of the story is, are you sharing your story? The story of how God saved you, healed you, showed mercy on you, and forgave you?
Come to our “Sharing Your Faith In Today’s Culture” One-Day Encounter on April 11, and learn how to share your story. Who knows, you may be responsible for many lives saved by God’s grace all because you shared your story. Register now.
Lord, let us all be bold servants for You. There are people eager and hungry to hear the good news about Jesus. Thank you, Lord, that the Holy Spirit doesn’t depend on our words alone but on our willingness to share how you have healed and renewed us. May we all be salt and light to those who are seeking. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
