Matthew 8....
Jesus
Heals Many
Jesus
never held a misogynistic view of women, even though it was greatly
popular among men of his time and region. Many liken the ancient
societal position of women to that of commodity, as in a thing to
trade and sell, but its clear Jesus never intended for women or men
to be treated cheaply.
Jesus
is God and in so being, could have easily given her an order: “arise
woman!” But notice his care: how He reached out to touch her hand.
In the presence of God, disease itsself had no choice but to flee,
for God is everything good. God is good.
Behold,
how her first reaction to being healed was to worship her savior
through service. A heart changed by Christ longs to serve, like a
healed leg once broken longs to run, or a wing once bandaged longs to
fly, it was what we were meant for. In her simple actions, she was
fulfilling her life's purpose.
Notice
in speaking to individuals returning from mission voyages, how they
recount a high level of productivity and labor, and yet an
indescribable joy in serving their Lord.
As
Christ blesses our hearts, they are reminded they were created to
bless Him.
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