Gospel
Matthew 8:28-34
The Gadarene swine
When Jesus reached the country of the Gadarenes on the other side of the lake, two demoniacs came towards him out of the tombs – creatures so fierce that no one could pass that way. They stood there shouting, ‘What do you want with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torture us before the time?’ Now some distance away there was a large herd of pigs feeding, and the devils pleaded with Jesus, ‘If you cast us out, send us into the herd of pigs.’ And he said to them, ‘Go then’, and they came out and made for the pigs; and at that the whole herd charged down the cliff into the lake and perished in the water. The swineherds ran off and made for the town, where they told the whole story, including what had happened to the demoniacs. At this the whole town set out to meet Jesus; and as soon as they saw him they implored him to leave the neighbourhood.
Reflection
The demoniac recognise Christ is the son of God and he has authority to remove them. This he did by sending them into the pigs. The pigs jump over the cliff and died. This upset the town people and they ask Christ to leave. How is it related. Many times we are focussed on earthly things so much so we are like people possessed by demons. The murders, the robberies are classic examples of people focussing on this world. When the word of God are shared with this people they get upset and sweep it aside. How important is the word of God in your life?
Let us pray
Lord Jesus may our life not be controlled by earthly possession but by holy word.
Amen
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