Matthew 9:14. When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15. As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16. "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. 17. A man in the crowd answered, "Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech. 18. Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive out the spirit, but they could not." 19. "O unbelieving generation," Jesus replied, "how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me." 20. So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth. 21. Jesus asked the boy's father, "How long has he been like this?" "From childhood," he answered. 22. "It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us." 23. " 'If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes."
Then there is this...
Luke 8:33. When the demons came out of the man, they went into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned. 34. When those tending the pigs saw what had happened, they ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, 35.and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus' feet, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. 36. Those who had seen it told the people how the demon-possessed man had been cured. 37.T hen all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them, because they were overcome with fear. So he got into the boat and left. 38. The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, 39. "Return home and tell how much God has done for you." So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him.
This isn't a demon story or a Halloween story. I was amazed as it became clear how when we need something we run to Jesus and when He gives us what we ask for we are afraid and run away or ask Him to leave. Take a look. vs. 15 in Matthew; and vs. 37 in Luke....
Did you notice the word 'all'?.
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I know I just put this song on the 28th but it is so beautiful. He does have my heart and your heart.
Video & Song
'Lord, You Have My Heat' Delirious
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