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Let’s be caring

He saw a woman who had been crippled by an evil spirit. She had been bent double for eighteen years and was unable to stand up straight. When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Dear woman, you are healed of your sickness!”. — Luke 12:11-12

Everyone probably knew her as the bent-over woman. She came to worship at the synagogue regularly. But she was recognized by her condition, not even by her name.

The religious leaders saw her as an example of someone who was not right with God and deserved her plight just like the issue of the man born blind in John 9:1-38. She came to the synagogue every Sabbath crippled with pain, bent over in shame, and thirsty for healing from God. Yet no one paid attention to her or address her needs.

For eighteen years the religious leaders failed to reach out to her. They were more focused on keeping their religious rules than seeing the need to bring a daughter of Israel before the mercy seat of God v14.

But Jesus saw her. When he called her forward, she might have thought he meant someone else. But Jesus was speaking to her, and she slowly shuffled toward him, who saw her as a prisoner in need of being set free from her burden v16.

Do we see people this way—burdened and distressed? Do we bring them to Jesus for healing? In what ways can you offer comfort and prayer for someone like that today?

PRAYER

Lord, so often we sidestep opportunities for compassion. Forgive us. Help us to be compassionate and considerate. In Jesus' name Amen.

Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE

Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative

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