Though physical disable and disfigured by her stooped spine, she, just like the man with the withered hand (Luke 6:6),does not allow her problem to keep her from formal worship of God on the sabbath. Her physical condition makes it very difficult for her to go to the synagogue and sit through the service. It is also humbling for her, since people often feel awkward around those with disfigurement she goes anyway.
Surely, she has prayed and asked God for help, yet she has not been delivered. However, God's seemingly neglecful and unconcerned lack of intervation does not make her bitter or resenful. She attends synagogue despite the obstacles, appreciating her spiritual opportunities and cherishing the worship of God. Her dedication and Faithfulness for not to go unrewarded.
How many blessing do people give up when they skip going to the church? Spiritually and physically, we benefit by regular attending where we can her God's word and worship Him in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24).
This woman learns that the best help she can give her body is to be first concerned about her spiritual needs to be in the synagogue in spite of her condition, she would never have been healed. As Jesus promises, "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all the things shall be added ti you" (Matthew 6:33). Today our victory over sin death and viruses, In 1corinthians15 it is essential passage of scripture, one where Paul presents an apologestic for christian faith the whole thesis might be summed up. As if Jesus rose from the dead then everything changes all of the christian faith hinges on the resurrection.
Paul say that if the resurrection is true, this not only has great implication for our souls, but also for our bodies. The cycle of sin and death will be broken and reverse. This is the great comfort and hope to us, The dying an a global pandemic, where we also seeing our mortality in a new ways.
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