This morning I am considering how much Jesus gives us, even when we
don’t know our need or are afraid to ask. I love that God notices me!!!
The account I read this morning is of a woman who had been crippled by
an evil spirit, bent double for eighteen years, and unable to stand up
straight. “When Jesus saw her, He called
her over …” (Luke 13:12) That so struck me this morning. Maybe eighteen years ago she had been asking
for help. Maybe she never assumed it was
her right to ask …. Maybe she felt unworthy ….. But for some reason, she was in
the synagogue, near to Jesus, near enough that He could see her, yet not
seeking His personal intervention or help.
She was not pleading with Him, she was not doing the initiating .... she was not approaching Him in any way, but He still saw her, and HE called her
over saying, “’Dear woman, you are healed of your sickness!’ Then He touched her, and instantly she could
stand straight.” (vs.12,13)
He noticed … He called …. He healed ….. and she responded ….. “How she
praised God!” (vs. 13)
There was nothing left for her to do but praise!! None of the story was about her – all God!!!
Today Lord I rest in the fact that You notice …. and because You do,
You will speak and You will act …. and I will praise!!!!! GREAT IS THEY FAITHFULNESS!! It is enough for me to stay close enough to hear Your voice, so that when You turn to me and say, "Dear woman" .... I will embrace all You have to offer me today.
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