Healing; Casting Out Demons

Read Matthew 8:28-34 and Luke 13:10-17: What does it mean to you that Jesus was able to cast out demons and evil spirits? Do you imagine demons to be miniature devils with horns and a tail, wearing red pajamas? Or are they something more insidious, more sly, more dangerous than that cartoon characterization? Are there any "demons" in your life: demons like addictions, irrational fears, bitterness and hatred, anything that keeps you from trusting God? Meditate on these scriptures and on the power that Jesus has over the demons in them. Then ask Jesus to cast out the demons in your life, whatever they may be.