Daily Bread

1. Two violent men (28-29)

The region of the Gadarenes was Gentile territory. The two violent men who met Jesus and his disciples had terrified the countryside. They were prisoners of Satan. Perhaps the inhumanity and materialism of society had pushed them to open their hearts and let Satan in. They recognized Jesus as the Son of God, enemy of Satan, and they strongly objected to his being there. They feared him, for Jesus has authority over even the most powerful demon. Jesus sent them out of the men into a herd of pigs, and the pigs rushed into the lake and died.

2. A town that didn't care about people (30-34)

When the townspeople heard what had happened to the pigs and to the men, they came and asked Jesus to leave. They did not praise God for saving two men from Satan's power. They were angry because they had lost a lot of pigs. So Jesus left.


Prayer: Lord, have mercy on our materialistic society that freely invites Satan to destroy men. Raise up leaders who care more about people than about money.

One Word: Jesus can save men from Satan