Matthew 8:28-34

Miracle of healing the demon-possessed Matthew 8:28-34: Jesus also healed two very pitiful demon possessed men. These men were exceedingly fierce, living in the tombs. They were so fierce that no one could travel that way. The demons recognized Jesus as the Son of God! They said "If you force us out, please send us into those pigs!" The demons were allowed to go into a herd of swine that were drowned into the sea. When the hogs were drowned the people that were taking care of them ran to town and told others what had happened. "The whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts."

Notice the change that takes place when Jesus touches a person's life. The demons had brought these two men to a place that was uncomfortable and distressing. This made them even more wild and fierce. But when Jesus touched their lives all of that turmoil was gone. No words can describe the change that Jesus can bring to a person's heart, life and situations. Sadly, just like these demon possessed ones many have nothing to do with Jesus; they miss the benefits of His blood, they miss His grace and His righteousness. Jesus cannot be Savior for those that have nothing to do with Him.

Instead of asking Jesus to leave their region these people should have recognized Him as Lord and Christ. There was no doubt that the demons that were in those men were subject to Christ. He cast them out by a word or command. The men were made whole in mind and body. Jesus wanted to make all of these people whole but they asked Him to leave! This sad account is repeated in many lives today as people tell the Savior to get out of their region.

The miracles prove that Jesus is the Son of God. If you believe that He is God's Son you will want Him in your life. You will not ask Him to leave.