10/15/2026
The man who once terrorized the region became a witness to the mercy and power of Jesus.
In Mark 5, Jesus delivers a man who had been possessed by a legion of demons. His life was radically transformed by the power and mercy of Christ.
Naturally, the man wanted to go with Jesus. But Jesus had another assignment for him.
"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)
And that's exactly what he did!
The man who had once been a testimony to the destructive power of darkness became a testimony to the transforming power of God's grace.
What a beautiful picture of our mission as disciples of Jesus!
Consider a few questions:
- Am I telling others what Jesus has done for me?
- Who are the people closest to me who need to hear about the mercy of Jesus?
- Am I willing to serve Jesus where He sends me, even when I would prefer something else?
Don't miss that last question. The man wanted to go with Jesus, but Jesus told him to go home.
Following Jesus doesn't always mean going where we want to go. It means going where Jesus sends us.
You don't have to travel across the world to begin making disciples. Start where God has placed you. Tell others what Jesus has done for you.
You've received His mercy. Now go and proclaim His mercy!
