10/18 Luke 8:26-29
So they arrived in the land of the Gerasenes, across the lake from Galilee. 27 As Jesus was climbing out of the boat, a man who was possessed by demons came out to meet him. Homeless and naked, he had lived in a cemetery for a long time. 28 As soon as he saw Jesus, he shrieked and fell to the ground before him, screaming, “Why are you bothering me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Please, I beg you, don’t torture me!” 29 For Jesus had already commanded the evil spirit to come out of him. This spirit had often taken control of the man. Even when he was shackled with chains, he simply broke them and rushed out into the wilderness, completely under the demon’s power.
CONTROL
When presented with the worst Jesus prevailed. He cleansed the demon possessed. He will cleanse you. Jesus will fix what is wrong in your life and will equip you to lead a Godly life. Ask Him into your heart if you haven’t. If you have then let Him come into your life with power and peace. Joy to the world the Lord has come.

10/17 Luke 8:25
Then he asked them, “Where is your faith?” And they were filled with awe and amazement. They said to one another, “Who is this man, that even the winds and waves obey him?”
WHO
Who indeed! He is God who came to save us and He stood in our place. He walked where we walked. He took upon himself our pain and lost-ness and was without sin. Jesus is who. He is looking for you.

10/16 Luke 8:22-24
One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and started out. 23 On the way across, Jesus lay down for a nap, and while he was sleeping the wind began to rise. A fierce storm developed that threatened to swamp them, and they were in real danger. 24 The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” So Jesus rebuked the wind and the raging waves. The storm stopped and all was calm!
CONTROL
When the world is whirling and your life is in chaos just ask Jesus to intervene. He will and He will bring peace to a chaotic life. Trust Jesus for your life and He will create a life of peace and joy right where you are.

10/15 Luke 8:19-21
Once when Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, they couldn’t get to him because of the crowds. 20 Someone told Jesus, “Your mother and your brothers are outside, and they want to see you.” 21 Jesus replied, “My mother and my brothers are all those who hear the message of God and obey it.”
OBEY
If you are reviewing where you are in your spiritual growth look at your level of obedience and it will tell you. Do what Jesus says. That is very simple and is not complex. Do what Jesus says.

10/14 Luke 8:18
So be sure to pay attention to what you hear. To those who are open to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But to those who are not listening, even what they think they have will be taken away from them.”
HUMILITY
We must start where we are, we are God’s children and totally dependent on His wisdom, mercy, grace and understanding. We want so badly to be in charge of our life but we mess up every-time we take control. Surrender and grow. Trust and live. Jesus is alive and He lives in you.

10/13 Luke 8:16-17
“No one would light a lamp and then cover it up or put it under a bed. No, lamps are mounted in the open, where they can be seen by those entering the house. 17 For everything that is hidden or secret will eventually be brought to light and made plain to all.
LIGHT
A Christian is alive in Christ. Jesus and the Holy Spirit indwell us. We are different than the world, we have the light of Jesus in us. We cannot hide the faith we have in Jesus. We cannot hold inside of us what the Spirit wants to speak out into our everyday life. Jesus is alive and well in you and you are His spokesperson. Tell the world what Jesus has done for you.

10/12 Luke 8:11-15
“This is the meaning of the story: The seed is God’s message. 12 The seed that fell on the hard path represents those who hear the message, but then the Devil comes and steals it away and prevents them from believing and being saved. 13 The rocky soil represents those who hear the message with joy. But like young plants in such soil, their roots don’t go very deep. They believe for a while, but they wilt when the hot winds of testing blow. 14 The thorny ground represents those who hear and accept the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity. 15 But the good soil represents honest, good-hearted people who hear God’s message, cling to it, and steadily produce a huge harvest.
UNDERSTANDING
The tragedy for mankind is that so many people in every level of society from the poorest to the wealthiest think that whatever they think is right. There is only foolishness in the minds of mankind. Around the clock they seek to control their environment and the world as they see it. God is in control. Wisdom comes from Him. Seek the Lord and His righteousness and you will have light and life for living and the Lord will freely give you wisdom in your daily walk.

10/11 Luke 8:9-10
His disciples asked him what the story meant. 10 He replied, “You have been permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of God. But I am using these stories to conceal everything about it from outsiders, so that the Scriptures might be fulfilled: ‘They see what I do, but they don’t really see; they hear what I say, but they don’t understand.’
BELIEVE
Do you believe in Jesus? When we claim to be a Christ follower we believe in Jesus. The world doesn’t and it violently persecutes those that do believe in Jesus. He is alive. He is here now. What do you need? Go to Jesus and He will meet your need.

10/10 Luke 8:4-8
One day Jesus told this story to a large crowd that had gathered from many towns to hear him: 5 “A farmer went out to plant some seed. As he scattered it across his field, some seed fell on a footpath, where it was stepped on, and the birds came and ate it. 6 Other seed fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. This seed began to grow, but soon it withered and died for lack of moisture. 7 Other seed fell among thorns that shot up and choked out the tender blades. 8 Still other seed fell on fertile soil. This seed grew and produced a crop one hundred times as much as had been planted.” When he had said this, he called out, “Anyone who is willing to hear should listen and understand!”
LISTEN
God loves you. He offers you wisdom, mercy, grace and understanding. Obey the Lord and follow Him. You life will become more like Jesus each day. We want to be like Jesus.

10/09 Luke 8:1-3
Not long afterward Jesus began a tour of the nearby cities and villages to announce the Good News concerning the Kingdom of God. He took his twelve disciples with him, 2 along with some women he had healed and from whom he had cast out evil spirits. Among them were Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons; 3 Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s business manager; Susanna; and many others who were contributing from their own resources to support Jesus and his disciples.
ANNOUNCE
Help me Lord to learn to announce Your kingdom. I know You have come for me and given me a new heart, Your righteousness and eternal life. Teach me to translate what You have done in me to everyone I meet. I love You Lord.