Earlier this week I read Luke 8: 37 “Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them, because they were overcome with fear. So he got into the boat and left.”
After focusing on this verse for a few moments I began to wonder how many of are separated from him due to our fears. How many of us ask Jesus to leave us alone because we are afraid and do not have faith to trust in him. We may not come right out and say, “Jesus, leave me alone” but our thoughts, actions, and deeds can send the message to him loud and clear. (more…)