The Graveyard 🪦

Mark 15:40 There were also women looking on: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome; As I read that verse the little phrase caught my attention “afar off” I looked to see how many times it was mentioned in the Book of Mark. The first time is in Mark 5:6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him, If you remember, this was the man that lived in the graveyard. This was the man no one would have anything to do with. This was the man that many had tried to help.This was the man that no one could tame. This was the man that could be heard crying from the graveyard  night and day. This was the man that was cutting himself and this was the man that  others were afraid of. This is the story of many today that have gotten caught up in some type of life destroying sin whether it be Alcohol, drug, sex, gambling, and many other devastating sins. No matter what you want to call it you yourself can identify with this man in the graveyard. The future looks grim, no hope in sight, you feel all alone. You may not be crying on the outside but inwardly the tears are coming like a strong rain shower. Your friends, oh they left long ago. Never feel there’s no hope? that is a trap you must stay away from. When one gets serious about the graveyard they find themselves in, they will find someone to help them. Yesterday I spent a few hours with a man who a few years ago was in the graveyard of his addiction. But today he is working and running a small business. He’s not one in a million. Oh no he was one who was far off and got serious and left the graveyard. In the graveyard there are few travelers that can help you.