Read Luke 8:26-39 with your family.

Sometimes the Bible tells us a story and it is simple. We understand all the parts and can hear what God is trying to tell us through the story. But sometimes, like this story, it is very confusing.

This story is not about Jesus fixing everything. This story is about feeling lost and alone and in trouble without any help to solve your problems. This is the story of one person who felt out of control and named his problems “Legion”, meaning a whole lot of warriors.

In the end, Jesus let “Legion” leave the man, and the man was able to sit with Jesus and learn from him without all the troubles and anger that he used to have. The man wanted to stay with Jesus but Jesus told him he was needed with his community, that he needed to tell his neighbours and friends that Jesus was able to help him feel like he could handle his life again.