Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones. — Mark 5:5
Here is a man who was in torment. He had no rest day or night. He was driven away from people and had no one to share his suffering with. He was lonely and in terrible pain.
Yesterday we looked at the storm from the perspective of the disciples. God brought them through the storm so they might see a clearer picture of who Jesus is.
Today I’d like to look at the storm from the perspective of this desperate, demonized man. Jesus went through the storm for him. Jesus left crowds that were clamoring to hear his teaching. He left sick people who had not yet been made well. He went all the way across the lake, through a terrible storm, in order to touch this one man.
This man was naked and bleeding, dirty and disgusting to everyone. But Jesus didn’t cross the lake to shame him. He didn’t blame or condemn him for having demons. All I see in Him is great compassion.
Many of us carry burdens, secret shame, buried fears, aching loneliness. If that is you, here is my word to you: Jesus went through the storm for you. He has crossed over to your side of the lake. He is here to set you free.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. Dwight and his wife Kim provide prayer ministry for inner healing / transformation and coaching in prayer ministry. He is available to speak to your group or church. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.