Short Devotional about
A Crippled Woman – Luke 13:10-17
Introduction
These are challenging times, and it’s easy to feel bent out of shape, weighed down by life’s challenges so much so that it becomes difficult to lift our eyes from the ground, just like the crippled woman in the synagogue. Nevertheless, we firmly believe that in Christ, there is liberation from whatever hinders us from living our fullest life.
This short devotional will journey through the life of the crippled woman in Luke 13:10-17 whose faith granted her healing. We hope this moment of reflection enriches your belief that we serve a God who delights in setting us free. Let’s be encouraged to share in the delight Jesus has when He sees us believers living in His liberation.
Bible Verse
“On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, ‘Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.’ Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.” – Luke 13:10-13
Meaning
There is an abundant significance in this story that believers in Christ can take away. The woman, who had been crippled for 18 long years, symbolizes any follower of Jesus today who may feel like they are bearing the weight of the world on their shoulders. It’s clear that she was not merely physically crippled but also spiritually bound. Her condition serves as a metaphor for those caught in the grip of sin or circumstances that keep us from standing tall, looking heavenwards, and living freely.
Jesus’ interaction with the crippled woman reveals His compassion towards us. He acknowledges her state and calls her out, showing that He sees our burdens. Jesus’ act of setting the woman free signifies that God does not intend for us to live as prisoners to our circumstances. His purpose for us is deliverance and wholeness. We are reminded that in Christ there is liberation.
Actions to Take
- Reflect on the circumstances or spiritual obstacles that are limiting your freedom in Christ.
- Identify how these obstacles are distancing you from God and stunting your spiritual growth.
- Vividly believe that Christ’s desire for us is wholeness.
- Purpose to surrender yourself to Christ and lay down your burden on Him.
- Like the woman in the Bible, express your gratitude to God by praising Him in all circumstances.
Journal Prompts
- What are the burdens weighing me down? And how are they affecting my fellowship with God?
- How have I experienced freedom in Christ? How can that encourage me in my current situation?
- How can I embody the freedom Christ has given me in my life?
- What act of praise can I offer to God today?
Prayer
“Heavenly Father, thank you for seeing me in my struggle. You know the weights that bend me over and force my gaze downward. Like the crippled woman, I yearn for liberation. Guide me into believing deep within my heart that You desire wholeness and freedom for me. Help me to release my burdens and to embrace the freedom You offer in Jesus. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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Conclusion
Just as Jesus delivered the crippled woman from her anguish, He is eagerly waiting to extend that same liberation to all of us. No situation is too big or too small for our Lord. We hope this short Bible devotional has comforted and encouraged you, reminding you of God’s heart for your freedom.
Keep growing in faith, knowing that your deliverance is at hand. Continue the journey with us at BGodInspired.com as we explore more enriching truths from the Bible that can deeply impact our lives. Together, let’s celebrate the freedom we have in Christ!
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Q&A about
A Crippled Woman – Luke 13:10-17
Question: Who was teaching in the synagogue on the Sabbath?
Answer: Jesus was teaching in the synagogue on the Sabbath.
Question: Can you describe the condition of the woman who Jesus saw in the synagogue?
Answer: The woman was crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all.
Question: What did Jesus do to the crippled woman?
Answer: Jesus called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.
Question: How did the synagogue leader react to Jesus healing the woman on the Sabbath?
Answer: The synagogue leader was indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath. He said to the people, “There are six days for work. So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath.”
Question: What was Jesus’ response to the synagogue leader?
Answer: Jesus responded by calling them hypocrites. He reasoned that if they could untie their oxen or donkeys to provide them water on the Sabbath, then why should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan had kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day from what bound her.
Question: What was the reaction of his adversaries after Jesus’ defense?
Answer: His adversaries were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.
