Scared by the thought of God.

 

And those who had seen it told them how the demon-possessed man had been healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes asked him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.” And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.   Luke 8:36-39 (ESV) The demon-possessed man was healed, and the people who witnessed it wanted Jesus to leave town? Really? The people were afraid of Jesus. Why? He, alone, was able to approach a troubled man who had harassed the community for some time and heal him. He was no longer trouble. However, this, as much of the unknown in life, is scary. When you do not know God, you are scared by the thought of Him. When you do know God, you are comforted by the thought of Him. What direction do your thoughts bring you? Why?

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