“Jesus did not let him, but said, Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” Mark 5:19
Jesus had just cast many demons out of a man. He had been possessed for many years and could not do anything normal. When Jesus cast the demons out, the man was grateful and wanted to go with Jesus. Jesus told him to go home and tell everyone what had happened.
The Lord had had mercy on the man in casting out the demons. The man had originally allowed the demons in at some point in his life. God did not have to cast out the demons. In fact, the man never asked that they be cast out. It was the choice of Jesus.
Jesus showed His love and mercy in helping the man out.
How does this apply to us today? God has shown mercy on you in your life. You need to tell others about that mercy.
Often, however, people like to complain about the situations in their life. They feel that God is against them and not showing mercy. According to many people, not having any problems in life would be a sign of God’s mercy. If they just had a little more money, or a different car, or house, or job, then they would accept it as God’s mercy on them.
You do not deserve anything in this life, including life itself. Yet, that is what God has given you in His love and mercy.
Realize all the blessings you do have. Don’t focus on what you do not have.
Notice how much God has had mercy on you. Yes, you have problems in your life, but they could be a lot worse. Is your car broke down? Be thankful, many do not even have one to break down. Is your house leaking? Be thankful, many do not have a place to sleep? Do you have a broke leg? Be thankful, the whole leg could be gone. Look at many other things also in your life.
Now go and tell others, how much God has had mercy on you. Tell others how much God loves you and cares for you.
I pray today that you will realize the blessings God has given you; that you will realize the mercy God has given you; that you will joyfully tell others of these blessings and mercies; and that God will use you to build His kingdom.
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