Devotion for Tuesday, December 9, 2025

“Those who had seen it described to them how it had happened to the demon-possessed man, and all about the swine.  And they began to implore Him to leave their region” (Mark 5:16-17).

It is a similar pattern.  A little religion is okay but let us not be carried away and actually believe this stuff.  You who believe are astonished when another who has been in the same fellowship for years demonstrates apostasy.  The irreligious and heretics want to be rid of those who challenge their delusion of power.  That and fear.  Fear drives some to just want to stay in the place of pretending these things do not exist.

Lord, there are as many reasons as there are people as to why they fear.  I know, for I fear too.  Help me so that I marvel at Your hand in this world.  Help me to see clearly so that I lament the action of the wicked one.  Guide me, Lord, in the way You would have me go and help me to live a life of love and peace.

Lord Jesus, You who heal the infirm and raise the dead, raise me up into the life You are preparing me for.  There are many things I do not understand, but You do.  Teach me to listen to the Holy Spirit for guidance in this walk.  Help me to not be afraid when I know You are with me.  Continue to shape me to be like You in every way.  Through all things, stay with me now and forever.  Amen.