Jesus on the Economy
While reading Mark 5:1-20 this morning I struggled to find deeper meaning to the story. Jesus healed a demon-possessed man. I get that, but why did He have to destroy the pigs to do so. By doing so, the herdsman lost their ability to earn an income. They lost part, perhaps a large part if not all, of their wealth. Because I sometimes struggle with practical realism, that does not make complete sense to me.
Then I read the story closer. When Jesus sent the demons into the pigs, the herdsman scattered. Their devastation drove them into the city to tell what had happened. This brought all the people to Jesus to witness the miracle of the healed man. Jesus brought glory to Himself and honor to God and helped some people believe that day by His willingness to sacrifice a herd (a large herd) of pigs.
Therefore, here is my understanding of truth today: Jesus is willing to sacrifice the economy in order to save some souls. He cares more about people, than even personal finances. (I know that is potentially shocking to many Americans.)
Is any of that truth applicable to my life (and yours) today?
