The Day the God of All Hope Visited Me
Mark 4:35–5:20
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What is your name? Jesus said. I hear the demon respond “I am Legion, for we are many.” Even in this climatic moment where the God of Heaven stands before me, I am but a wisp of the boy I once was. Even the demon dominates and speaks, robbing me of the moment. Yet, the conversation centers on the area most dear to me, the one thing that consumes my every moment, the name. Can Jesus feel my agony? Is He aware of my every fiber leaning toward Him as every dream, every hope coalesce into this one moment?
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Jesus crossed a violent, storm-tossed sea to meet with a demon-possessed man, and He was willing to take along His disciples. Would any of us traverse a tumultuous sea so that a madman could receive the miracles of healing, knowing, and of walking with Jesus? In an attempt to imagine what life was like for a man known as the demoniac, his fellow villagers, and the disciples who traveled with Christ, Laura Donovan chronicles the back story in Mark 4 of how this beloved son became a destructive force and then had his life completely restored after his visit from Jesus, ultimately impacting his community in many ways. Through her retelling, Donovan reminds believers to trust the goodness of God, even when walking through the valleys of life. Included is a study guide for Mark 4:35–5:20 that contains thoughtful prompts and questions to encourage personal and spiritual reflection. The Day the God of All Hope Visited Me details the uplifting story of the day Jesus and His disciples visited a demon-possessed man and delivered the miracles of healing and restoration.
About the Author
Laura Donovan is a passionate volunteer with a heart of God who has devotedly served youth, human trafficking survivors, the unhoused, and other less fortunate souls for many years. She has been married for over forty years and has four adult children and three grandchildren. This is her first book.