6/6/2023
Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr.
Luke 13:11-12 reads, "And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up. But when Jesus saw her, He said to her, 'Woman, you are loosed from your infirmity.'"
In our daily lives, we might find ourselves in metaphorical chains like the woman in Luke 13. Worries, insecurities, past hurts, or unending pain may bend us over. Our spirits may be in bondage for years, weighed down by burdens we are not meant to carry alone.
The beauty of this scripture is in Jesus's response. His words to the woman, "you are loosed from your infirmity," remind us of His touch's transformative power and divine love. Our Savior doesn't just see our pain; He lifts us out of it. He looses our chains and sets us free. 😇🕊️
We open ourselves to His healing touch through faith, prayer, and obedience. He sees our distress, meets us in our pain, and makes us new. As the woman was instantly freed from her crippling condition, so too are we from our spiritual, emotional, and even physical chains when we surrender them to Jesus.
Today, take a moment to reflect. Are there areas of your life where you feel bent over or need Jesus's healing touch? Are there chains you need to be loosed from? Remember, our God is a God of liberation, not captivity. He desires to see us walk tall, unburdened, and free. 🦋💛
Let Us Go into The Throne Room of Grace and Mercy:
🙏 Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for the transformative power of Your love and grace. We ask You to touch our lives as You touched the woman in Luke 13. Free us from the chains that bind us, the worries that weigh us down, and the pain that holds us back. May we walk in Your freedom and radiate Your love to those around us. We thank You in advance for Your healing, Your liberation, and the blessings You bestow upon us. In Jesus's mighty name, we pray. To God Be the Glory! 🕊️✨