People live with chronic pain and/or disabilities of all kinds. It's no fun and endurance levels are pushed beyond, beyond. They live like this for years on end seeking relief and cures. Often, there are none.
Many family members do not fully understand why the sufferer withdraws from family gatherings and other social events. Much misunderstanding ensues and so the sufferer tends to isolate his or herself - dropping out of life, so to speak.
That's why it is so wonderful that the lady who suffered a "disabling spirit," which caused her to be bent over, unable to stand up straight for 18 years, was healed by Jesus! This lady was freed from her disability.
Her response?
"She glorified God."
Wow! Awesome!
Yet, the reaction of the ruler of the synagogue was indignant. He hadn't cared for the woman and was only interested in everyone strictly adhering to the rules, many of which may have been those "unwritten rules."
There already were ongoing leniencies in regards to rescuing an animal on the Sabbath day. Why could not Jesus rescue a human sufferer who had likely been sidelined by society!?
Jesus called the ruler out by His response.
What's more, I see it as symbolic that He rescued all mankind who were "in the ditch" of sin. He's healed all of us who have accepted His free gift of salvation. Healed from the wages of sin and have been given the gift of God so that those who believe won't suffer the pain and agony Hell will bring - not just for an earth lifetime but for all eternity.
We need to praise the Lord for all of this!
And those who have ongoing chronic pain and/or disability, let the rest of us try to be more compassionate and understanding. Let's be a support as the opportunities present themselves even if it's only to lend a listening ear. May we all glorify God.
~ ERC September 2025 ~
Based on Luke 13:10-17 ESV.
Sing, Awesome God, along with Michael W. Smith.
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