Mary of Magdala page 25

Mary of Magdala page 25 by ric gustafson


After the horrible incident with his family, Jesus and his followers crossed over to the other side of the lake.
As they walked ashore among some boulders, a strange man ran up to them. He had a stone in each hand. He took one of them and slashed himself across the chest.
The possessed man snarled and dropped down at Jesus's feet.
" Come out of this man". Jesus yelled. " You evil spirit".
" What do you want from me Jesus?". He growled. " Don't torture me".
" What is your name?".
" My name is Legion". He bared his teeth. " For we are many".
Jesus yelled. " Leave this man".
" Don't send us away". The strange voice hesitated. " Send us into those pigs instead".
Jesus looked over at the herds of swine that were grazing near the top of a cliff.
" I give you permission".
Suddenly, the pigs became agitated. Hundreds of them ran over the cliff to the rocks and water below.
Jesus lifted up the now limp man.
He smiled at Jesus. " You saved me".
" God saved you".
He held onto Jesus's arm. " Please let me come with you".
" No".


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