GHG SHORT DEVOTIONALS - 37 (GOD WILL RAISE YOU UP)

“…could in no way raise herself up.” – Luke 13:11

In this verse Bible talks about a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years and was bent over. Bible says she could in no way raise herself up. One day Jesus saw her and called her to Him. He laid His hands upon her and immediately she was made straight. 

1.     Nothing is impossible with God.

Her problem was a huge one for her as she was bent over for eighteen long years. But then Jesus healed her in a moment. Her sorrow and agony were gone in a moment when Jesus touched her. “Your years of waiting and longing will be soon over”, says God to you as nothing is impossible with Him. He will do wonders in a moment and will bring joy into your life.

2.     Not by Might nor by Power, but by God’s Spirit it will happen.

She was bent over and she could in no way raise herself up. Her might and power could not help her at all. But God healed her.

When Joseph was in prison, he sought the help of a cupbearer to get out of the place. Bible says that cupbearer forgot him until God interfered. Pharaoh said to his servants that the Spirit of God is in Joseph and he gave him the entire control over Egypt. Joseph rose to power not through his might but by God’s Spirit. 

3.     You will be set free from the bondage you are in.

“So ought not this woman… whom Satan has bound…be loosed from this bond…?" - Luke 13:16

Jesus healed that woman as He wanted to set her free from the bondage she was in for eighteen years.

Even today Jesus Christ longs to set you free from the bondage of sins, worries and pain that you are in. He will set you free. You will not be bent over again because of your guilt and sorrow. Your head will be raised. 

All you have to do is just go and stand before God in prayer. He will look at you and He will do great things in your life. Your sorrows will turn to joy.