Set Free

Today’s reading: Luke 13:1-21

“Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭13:12-13‬ ‭NIV‬‬

18 years of being bent over and not able to stand up straight. When you are oppressed by a sickness or physical limitation, days do not fly by. The days crawl and almost seem like they refuse to move. This woman had 6,570 of such days.

She chose a good day to attend synagogue.

18 years of frustration ends with one small moment of interaction with Jesus, one touch from his hands.

In verse 13 we see her reaction.
1) Praising
2) Thanking (both words indicate continuous action)

She couldn’t stop with her expression of thankfulness for what Jesus did for her in that moment.

Jesus, we often dismiss or belittle moments with you, not realizing that they have the potential to alter our lives forever.

“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me all who are weary and carry heavy burdens and I will give you rest.’” - Matthew 11:28