Luke 8:22-39

Today's reading tells the story of Legion, a man possessed by demons and driven out of society.
"For a long time this man had not worn clothes or lived in a house, but had lived in the tombs." (8:27)

In today's world, the idea of demonic possession seems dramatic, something from the world of film and fantasy. We can't relate to it in an everyday sense.

Yet for millions of people, living with darkness is an everyday issue. Depression can isolate us from society. Addiction, of any kind, can blind us to the love of friends and family. Mental illness can drive people to living on the street. Anger, guilt, or shame can lock us into cages of resentment and fear.

What happens next in Legion's life is a story of freedom, of a man trapped in darkness and torture, brought into a new life by God.

Legion is literally surrounded by tombs, and visual symbol of death, yet Jesus reaches past all signs of death and brings Legion into a new lease on life.

If Jesus can battle these demons, don't you think he can do the same for you?

A few weeks from now, we'll read another story of new life, set amongst the tombs...

Question: How are your "demons" keeping you from living life to the fullest? Have you asked Jesus for new life?


Tomorrow's reading: Luke 8:40-56

(Today's post written by Allison Lynn.)