SCRIPTURE: Luke 8:34-39
So why did the demons insist on going into the pigs… scare tactics!
The goal of the Enemy is to somehow turn us away from God.
Discouragement, distraction, deception, despair, and ultimately destruction.
Look at what happens: the man is cured, but the people can’t see it!
All they see is what happened to the pigs; they’re scared, and drive Jesus away.
This was why the demons insisted on going into the pigs – to keep the people from God’s help.
Why do unsettling or scary things happen in your life?
Same reason, the Enemy (Satan and his demons) want to undermine your connection to God.
Either through pleasures or fears, whatever it takes to distract and deceive you.
Thankfully God does not give up, and sends messengers (like this man) to remind you of what God can do.
But the thing is, we need to decide who to listen to, whose messenger we will focus on.
Be aware of the distractions and fears that come at you today.
But focus on Jesus, not the pigs.
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
God , I am constantly distracted and discouraged by feelings and fears. Send me plenty of reminders through my day of how great You are, and of all that Jesus has done for me!