Evangelist!

For Thursday, September 15, 2022:

Mark 5:18 NLT: “As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon possessed begged to go with him.”

Jesus was an itinerant preacher, meaning he intentionally traveled from place to place to spread the Good News to more people. He had healed this man, cast out the demons, and now it was time to move on. Describing his situation, Jesus often said, “The Son of Man has no home!”

When someone receives a favor from our Lord, it’s natural to want to remain in his presence, and that’s not bad. But sometimes God and his Son have a different agenda. In this case, Jesus told the man to return to his family and tell them everything the Lord has done for you and how merciful he has been. The man not only did that, but also visited the 10 towns of that region to further spread the Good News! Eyewitness testimony is always the best!

Jesus turned the demon-possessed man into an evangelist!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406