Jul. 1, 2009 - The Battle Is Real
Reading in Mark 4 or 5 this morning, I reread about the man who was demon possessed by a legion of evil spirits. Matthew Henry's commentary said a legion is 6,000. To think of 6,000 spirits in 1 man! And I think I have it bad with the ones I fight. What utter relief he must have felt to be delivered!
Why didn't JESUS let him follow HIM? Why did HE say go home to your FRIENDS instead of family? MH pointed out that many in the man's hometown marvelled at his story, but few followed. Sort of like, great, sensational story, but now let's get back to life?
If there are 6,000 demons in one man, how many more are there out there? Just how big is the battle? How full will hell be when all is said and done? I shudder to think of it.