38 Now the man from whom the demons had departed begged Him that he might be with Him. But Jesus sent him away, saying, 39 “Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you.” And he went his way and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him. 40 So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him.
Luke 8:38-40
Luke 8:38-40
The man whom Jesus had just delivered wanted to go on an “important” mission with Jesus. He was so grateful for his release that he was ready to go to the ends of the earth. Jesus had something else in mind for his witness. He sent the man home to tell them of God’s great deliverance. The man followed Jesus’ instruction by telling his whole home town what Jesus had done for him. When Jesus came back instead of asking Him to leave they welcomed Him.
For many of us the assignment is the same. We don’t need to go to some far away, exotic place to serve Jesus. We just need to walk across town, across the street, or maybe just across the room and let them know something Jesus has done for you. Then when He shows up they will want to meet Him.
Lord, let my heart be excited like the freed demoniac’s so that I can share You wherever I find myself. Let me build a welcoming committee for You in my area of influence.
Telling Others About Him,
Pastor Jason
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