Luke 8:29 “For He had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was guarded, bound by chains and shackles, he would snap the restraints and be driven by the demon into deserted places.”
This passage provides an interesting opportunity. Jesus had commanded the demons to depart already. Here we get to see the interchange that follows. This is really a microcosm of the greater conflict. Satan is already defeated. His doom is sure and final. There is not a thing he can do to stop it. And yet, like a bratty child he will be drug away kicking and screaming.
The verse here describes what the demons had done with this man. The idea here is that Luke is showing that no human power could stand against the demonic influence behind this man. But, Jesus is so much more than any human power could ever be.
Heavenly Father, we know that You are the winner. We will trust You while the powers of darkness tremble and fade! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.