Sitting at His Feet (part two)

The demon-possessed man begs Jesus to be able to travel with Him, and Jesus says, “No.” How difficult it would have been to hear this! I offer to leave everything I’ve ever known to be with Jesus, and He tells me no?! But listen to what Jesus said: “Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you” (Luke 8:39).

In essence, Jesus tells him to go back to the city where people had known him at his worst, seen his shame, seen him completely crazed and exposed, and tell them about Jesus. Because this was the place he would have the greatest impact for Christ. These people had already seen the change in him, and they were afraid. Jesus wanted him to stay and proclaim the Truth.

It’s not so important, whether we go or stay. What is important is that we’re listening for God’s direction and following Him – willingly and completely. Is there any area in your life where you are heading away from Him? Are there any commands of His that you aren’t obeying? Be intentional about the time you spend in His presence. Like the demon-possessed man who was healed, sit at His feet and listen to what He has to say. 

• Take a few minutes simply to sit in His presence.
• How do you usually respond when you hear “no” to something you want a “yes” to?
• Read John 4:1-26. How does Jesus interact with this woman? What does that tell us about the way He interacts with us?
• Read John 4:28-30, 39-42. How did the woman testify about Jesus?
• Ask God to share His heart with you.