There are so many things to choose to do today.  What to eat, what to wear, what to do at work…the list goes on and on!

Jesus chose to go to the Gentile area of the Gadarenes across the Sea of Galilee from where He was on the Jewish side of the Sea.  He got out of the boat and was met by a man who was controlled by at least one demon.

Jesus commanded that demon to come out of the man.  And the demon responded to Jesus,
“What business do we have with each other, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?  I beg You, do not torment me.”  (NASB Luke 8:28)

Scripture gives us a description the control the demon had in the life of this man:
“For it had seized him many times; and he was bound with chains and shackles and kept under guard, and yet he would break his bonds and be driven by the demon into the desert.”  Luke 8:29 NASB

(NASB) Luke 8:30  “And Jesus asked him, ‘What is your name?’ And he said, ‘Legion’; for many demons had entered him.
31 They were imploring Him not to command them to go away into the abyss.”

Compassion listens ~
Jesus listened and responded then and He listens to you and responds to you… now.  Have you chosen to talk with Him today?

Choose Honesty ~
Be honest with yourself.
Be honest with the Lord.
Be refreshed, follower of Christ.

Choose to Confess ~
Whatever is controlling you that is not of God.
Turn from a habit which is keeping you from God Himself.
Turn to Him, knowing He forgives you and is waiting for you with open arms.  He desires to embrace you in His love.

Choose Freedom ~
Follow Jesus with joy.
Why?  Because you are forgiven, freed from whatever was controlling you.

~ Take it to heart ~

Choose ~

~ Honesty with God

~ Compassion of Jesus

~ Freedom to follow Jesus with joy!