Good Morning Girls
Read Luke 13:10-17 SOAP Luke 13:10-13
The ruler of the synagogue and the other Pharisees in this passage were seriously missing the point. Can you imagine their callousness in not caring about this poor woman who had finally been healed? They couldn't even see beyond their detailed laws into the eyes of this needy woman. Thankfully, we've left Sabbatical laws in the past. But do we continue this attitude when people disrupt our tradition or routine? Sometimes I see this in action with my own children. I get annoyed when they interrupt me from doing important things. But at the end of the day, it is more important that I love and train them than it is for me to get my "stuff" done. I hope I can get beyond myself, both with my children and others who need love around me.
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ReplyDeleteThere are so many avenues to explore in our scriptures today. Jesus was teaching on the Sabbath (he didn’t skip church) Jesus never looked upon the woman as second class citizen as the religious of that day did (we are all equal in the eyes of the Lord), Jesus deliverance came instantly and the woman began glorifying God (when we receive, give honor).
ReplyDeleteThe only thing the ruler could see was Jesus had broken the laws, not caring for pain of the bent woman and in his arrogance he begins instructing the Son of God. I pray I am never like this that when I praying about a matter I also begin instructing Jesus on how the response needs to be. Yikes!! I'm sure I am guilty, so help me Lord never to set myself above others or tell you how to conduct Your business and allow me to be a balm to those bent over in pain.