Luke 8-10

This passage took me 30 minutes to read. 

We often think that Jesus’ time of trial during his 40 day fast in the wilderness (Luke 4: 1-13) was the most that Satan could throw at him.  But if we do then we have missed the trials Jesus faced in Luke 8.  In verses 22-25 Jesus’ life was threatened by a storm that could have been from Satanic origins.  Jesus rested, assured of God’s plan for him.  In verses 26-39 Jesus’ title was exposed by a demonic source. Jesus addressed the needs of the possessed, and rebuke the demons.  In verses 40-48 the Jesus ability to heal because of someone’s faith was tested, but he trusted God to provide for the physical needs of the woman, and forgave her sins.  Finally in verses 49-56 Jesus came face to face with death, again, and trusted God for the victory.  All of these elements of a sin stained world  were heaped upon him, and Jesus stood up to the onslaught fearlessly.

Stuart