By[18] “And when He got into the boat, he who had been demon-possessed begged Him that he might be with Him. [19] However, Jesus did not permit him, but said to him, “Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He has had compassion on you.” [20] And he departed and began to proclaim in Decapolis all that Jesus had done for him; and all marveled.” – Mark 5:18-20 (NKJV)
If Jesus wanted many team members, He could have gotten them without stress. Many of those whom He touched their lives begged to follow Him (join His team), but He sent them away. I’ve always wondered why. Nevertheless, it’s a wise leadership decision not to onboard your team with new people when there’s a current batch of ongoing training.
One of the people He sent home was the man who was delivered from demonic oppression in the land of Gadara. Jesus told him to go home and tell of the Lord’s goodness in his life to others. But my question is, why that? Who would disciple this man in order not for more wicked demons to demonise him (since that can happen to him — Luke 11:26)?
It’s a wise leadership decision not to onboard your team with new people when there’s a current batch of ongoing training.
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Notice what Jesus told him in Mark 5:19 (NKJV), “Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He has had compassion on you.” By this Word, Jesus commissioned the man into ministry. He wasn’t just going to sit at home rejoicing over his deliverance but out to preach the gospel. And as a minister, when you start preaching the gospel, God forcefully build a system in your life that will make you insufficient to produce much in ministry without Him. Why? So that you’ll always return to Him in fellowship.
Sometimes, you’ll not get a specific father in Christ to build you up, but through one notable encounter and consistent fellowship with the Lord, you’ll become a firebrand minister. For every child of God like that, I pray for the grace to start and finish strong in the Lord’s work. May God be with you.
You’re a blessing.
Prayer:
Father, overflow my life with Your good works that words wouldn’t be enough to tell others of Your goodness. In Jesus’ name. Amen!
Devotional Code: KGD – 2024 – 136
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