Not Fit for a King

Mark 5-6

When Jesus visited the area of the Gerasenes he met a man who was possessed by a legion of demons. The people of the area did not know Jesus, but the demons did. The local Gentile population were more closely tied to Greek roots than Jewish, hence the abundance of pigs which would not be found in Jewish country. It is very likely that they did not know of the one true God, but instead worshiped pagan gods who had no power. So when they came face to face with the miraculous power of Son of the Living God, they were very afraid. Much like the Israelites at the foot of Mt Sinai, they didn't want to have to face God's power for fear of his wrath. But they loved hearing the second-hand stories of his works, but didn't want to get too close... so they begged him to leave. In essence, the feared that they were not fit for a King. How often do we tread the same path, wanting to hear the testimonies of other's encounters with God, but not so sure that we want to get that close. Father God, come close today. Let your face shine down upon me.