the madman of Gadara page 3

the madman of Gadara page 3 by ric Gustafson


The Teacher woke up and looked around. He slowly stood up and stretched out his arms. He spoke out in a loud voice. " Quiet, settle down". The wind and the Sea calmed down. The Teacher turned and pointed a finger at us. " Don't you have any faith at all".
All of us were amazed that the wind, rain and the Sea obeyed him.
We rowed into the sand of Gadara. Myself and another follower jumped out of the boat to pull it in. As we were doing this, what looked like a madman ran toward us. He was rattling a huge chain that was around him. We lifted oars to defend ourselves. We were ready to defend the Teacher.
The madman fell onto his knees in front of the Teacher. A strange voice came out of his mouth. " What business do you have here Jesus Son of God?".
Jesus stared at the man. " What is your name?".
" Legion".
" Come out of him".
" Please don't send us away". A strange voice shrieked from his mouth. " Send us into that herd of swine".
Jesus stared at the pigs. He nodded his ok.
The demons entered the swine. The whole herd went over the cliff and drowned in the Sea below.
Somebody helped the madman get up. He began to talk in a normal voice.
" Teacher, can I join your group?".
Jesus smiled and hugged him. He instructed him to stay and tell everyone what had just happened to him.


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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric