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What is your name?

Mark 5:9-10
"9 And He asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.
10 And he besought Him much that He would not send them away out of the country.
11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding."

Jesus asked "What is thy name?"
Jesus is speaking to the demon inside the man. Jesus has come here to same this man and the town that is affected by this tragic situation. 

In the Holy Bible, names are more than labels or identification tags. They carry meaning, significance, and importance. Names have symbolism and meaning: revealing the character, nature, or destiny of the person. For example, Adam’s name means “man” or “human,” while Eve’s name means “life” or “mother of all living.” Names in the Bible can shape a person’s identity and destiny. When God renames someone, it often signifies a change in their life or a new direction. For instance, Jacob was renamed Israel, signifying his new role as a leader and the father of a new nation. Names in the Holy Bible can reveal a person’s purpose or character. For example, the name “Abraham” means “father of many,” indicating his role as the father of a multitude of nations.

Names are not just labels, but rather a reflection of a person’s character, nature, and relationship with God. Names say who we are. The demon in the man was named Legion. There was a army of evil spirits possessing this man. AND, those demons are groveling at the feet of our Lord and Savior, begging for mercy. 
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