Luke 8:29 For Jesus had commanded the impure spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was chained hand and foot and kept under guard, he had broken his chains and had been driven by the demon into solitary places.
Commentary points out that the demons inhabiting this man recognized Jesus in verse 28 and called him by his full title: Jesus, Son of the Most High God. What struck me most in this commentary was the following: “They knew the true identity of Jesus better than the religious leaders did.”
Luke 8:30 Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” “Legion,” he replied, because many demons had gone into him.
The Pharisees and Sadducees, the religious leaders of the day, claimed to know who Jesus was and what He was about, yet a horde of demons in a defenseless man were the ones to call Him by His name. It strikes me as incredibly sad that these “religious leaders” were so blind, so ignorant.
Luke 8:31 And they begged Jesus repeatedly not to order them to go into the Abyss.
Precious Savior, Forgive me when I do not respond to You with the deference that You deserve. I know that You are Jesus, Son of the Most High God. Help me to live my life rooted in You. Help me never to forget who You are and who You are to me. Amen.
Luke 8:32 A large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside. The demons begged Jesus to let them go into the pigs, and he gave them permission.:
Have a blessed day.