The Jesus of the Bible is not like many think. He will not force himself on anyone, but will honor man’s choice, even if it is to their own destruction. Here is the evidence for that statement. It comes from the people in the area of the Gerasenes. After the man with the thousands of demons was exorcized of the spirits indwelling him and the pigs drowned, the people of that area were afraid and wanted Jesus to leave:
Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave their region. (Mark 5:17)
The next verse is most revealing, for it shows that Jesus never spoke even one word of correction for them to reconsider the horrible mistake they were making. He just left like they wanted:
As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. (Mark 5:18)
Jesus simply turned away and moved on from their area, as they requested! On the other hand, Jairus wanted Jesus to come with him and heal his daughter. He likewise did it:
Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.” So Jesus went with him. (Mark 5:22-24)
When was the last time you told the Lord you love him, want him to stay close by and never leave you? Heb 13:8 says Jesus doesn’t change.
