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Monday, March 24, 2008
Frightened?
The men that had the work of caring for the pigs ran away.
The men ran to the town and to the farms. They told all the
people what happened. The people went out to see what
happened. The people came to Jesus. They saw the man that had
the many evil spirits. The man was sitting and was wearing
clothes. He was in his right mind again. The people were
afraid.
-- Mark 5:14-15 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Let's be honest. Most people don't believe that an old dog can learn
new tricks, that a leopard can change his spots, or that people can
really change. When they find someone that has been truly and
dramatically changed, they are at first curious and then they are
frightened. It's as if each person thought to himself or to herself,
"If he has the power to change someone so radically bad or under the
control of evil, what kind of changes might he bring in someone like
me?" Jesus does bring change ... real change ... transformational
change ... good change. So we must ask ourselves, "Do I want to change?
Do I want Jesus to have his way with me?" You see, change is scary! So,
dear friend, be assured that if you invite Jesus into your world and
offer him control of your life, change awaits! But don't be afraid!
This change is for your good ... forever.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
O Father in heaven, please unleash Jesus' power in my life to change me
in ways that drive out the evil, the bad, and the influence of Satan
while unleashing the power of your Holy Spirit that brings about the
fruit of your righteousness. In the name of the Lord Jesus I pray.
Amen.
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