Wednesday July 5, 2017
The presence of Jesus’ over over evil is evident in the story of the Gadarene demoniacs. The desire of the demons to enter the swine was in accordance with the Jewish attitudes about both pigs and demons. The demons enter the swine and precipitate their headlong charge into the see. The herdsmen are justifiable afraid, as well as the local citizens. They ask that Jesus not further damage their livelihood and leave the region.
Evil will be dealt with effectively by God in whatever form it comes, however uncomfortable it might be for us to observe it. This is a sobering thought for us today.