Now people have several opinions of the occurrence:
-Some people say this story is clearly saying that this man is demon-possessed, and does not have a mental illness.
-Some people believe that this man does have a mental illness.
-Some people don't believe in mental illness; and that mental illness is definitely not talked about in the Bible - which it is, BTW.
-Some people think that sin causes mental illness.
-Some people recognize mental illness as a true medical issue, and that has nothing to do with sin. (*Side note~some sins does lead to medical & other problems*)
Regardless, of what you believe, JESUS healed this man of his demons.
And HE can heal people who have a mental illness.
However, HE doesn't always heal people.
Many people stop believing in JESUS if they aren't healed.
-Some people say you're not healed because your faith isn't strong enough.
Sometimes, JESUS uses our mental health as part of our ministry
In Luke 8:28 we learn that demon-possessed man asked; "What do you want with me, JESUS, SON of the most High GOD? I beg you don't torture me"
Are we asking GOD what HE wants from us; what HE wants from me?
Now, I know that HE doesn't "need" anything from me EVER!!!
I do owe HIM my love and respect; whether HE ever heals me or not. I may end up being crazier than a betsy bug, so I ask that someone please remind me to praise GOD when I can't remember to.
