The final story in Matthew 8 involves demons. It is probably the strongest story in the chapter. In our day and time it is incomprehensible.
verse 28 And when he came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men met him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one could pass that way.
verse 29 And behold, they cried out, “What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?”
so fierce that no one could pass that way: There are three ways to see this story. One is the plight of the men. The horror they have had to live with. Second is the reality and power and aggressiveness of evil. Third is how Jesus handles everything. In other words… 1. The devil does attack us. 2. The devil is beyond our understanding and fear of wickedness. 3. Jesus is always in control.
The possession was SO fierce NO ONE could pass that way. Let that sink in. It’s not passive. The possession was aggressive and deadly.
What have you to do with us, O Son of God? They know who Jesus is, which means they know His power.
Have you come here to torment us before the time? They knew their future.
First, see how horrifying evil is. Sin is evil. Let’s not see ANY sin apart from the evil that it is. Second, see the power and goodness of Jesus. He is in control. He is always in control.
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