By Nathan Washburn
Pastor, First Baptist Church, Greenbrier
Focal Passage: Mark 5:1-2, 8-15, 18-20
Sometimes following Jesus means not following Jesus. This was the case in Mark 5, when Jesus healed a man with a demon in remarkable fashion. The man then implored Jesus that he might go with Him, but Jesus urged him to stay and tell his family and friends how much He had done for him (Mark 5:19). For this man (and for many of us), following Christ meant exemplifying Him and talking of Him in the circle of influence he already had. As we too consider our own circles of influence, here are some encouraging thoughts. [Read more…]