HEAL - God's Heart for Healing in LukeSample

Crippled by a Spirit

Read Luke 13:10-17

Here’s another account of Jesus healing on the Sabbath. He was teaching in the synagogue when He became aware of a woman, “crippled by a spirit.” The Scripture says she was bent over, could not straighten up, and had been that way 18 years! Apparently, the physical manifestation of having this spirit was a contorted spine. Once again we see that spiritual health is often connected to physical health. Notice that when Jesus healed her, He used the words, “…you are set free…”. Then He put His hands on her and she immediately straightened up!  

It’s also important to see what she did in response to her being set free...she praised GOD!  

QUESTIONS:

1. Do I feel crippled in my spirit?
2. Have I let him set me free?
3. Do I often praise God for the good in my life?