The event in this division took place in the region of Gadarenes. The city of Gadara one of the cities of the decapolis man who had been living in the tombs came to meet him. This man had been alone, and this gave the Devil more of an advantage. The man was isolated from his own familiar surroundings and the people.
This is just what Satan wants. He wants us to feel alone and be removed from the flock. Anyone who falls for his scheme, he will deal with them squarely knowing fully well that there is no one to support them.
This demon-possessed man must have been a pitiful sight. He was being tossed back and forth by desires and impulses that were not in agreement. He could not have appeared normal or sane because he was being controlled by so many differing thoughts. His very appearance tells us that the conflict happening inside him must have been displayed on the outside. Having broken away from the shackles and iron, he probably had bruises and torn flesh on his ankles and wrist. He was out of his mind.
People were afraid to go near this demon-possessed man because of his unclean spirits. He was so strong that nothing could hold him. No chain or iron fetters could hold restrain him. He needed to be bound for the safety of others as well as his own safety, but he had broken everything. He was out of control that he had to be staying in the tombs. He couldn't live among normal people and have a normal life. Sadly, while in the tomb, he would cut himself with sharp stones and objects. Indeed, this man was in need of deliverance.
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