Sat June 24- 2017
Now…
He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up.
But when Jesus saw her, He called her to Him and said to her, “Woman, you are loosed from your infirmity.”
And He laid His hands on her, and immediately she was made straight and glorified God.
But the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath; and he said to the crowd, “There are six days on which men ought to work; therefore come and be healed on them, and not on the Sabbath day.”
The Lord then answered him and said, “Hypocrite! Does not each one of you on the Sabbath loose his ox or donkey from the stall, and lead it away to water it? So ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has bound—think of it—for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath?” (Luke 13:10–16)
Many Years
This woman waited many years for the healing she knew nothing about until Christ came onto the scene and set her free. Think of it—for eighteen years Satan had bound her.
Saturday, June 2017
Where were you, and what was your life like nine years ago?
Something to ponder on.
We were in Croydon on the streets doing more or less the same thing we do today—worshipping, preaching, and praying for those the Lord led to us.
The man in the picture, sitting on the bench with the grey hat, had one leg that was around 4–5 inches shorter than the other. You can’t see it too clearly, but he walked with a noticeable hobble.
Anyway, we got to pray for him. It took hours, with two of us praying, and then, right at the very end, another believer joined us.
In the middle of the healing, the man began to cry because his leg started to grow, bit by bit.
He was overwhelmed and shocked at the same time. While still sitting on the bench, he called his mother in India. She told us that when he was a small child he had a very bad accident, and the hospital wanted to amputate his leg. But she refused, saying, “No, Jesus will heal my son.” And He did—many years later.
Persistent in Prayer
Jesus told us to heal the sick in His name—whether spiritually, physically, mentally, or emotionally. Just lay hands on people, let the Lord work, and don’t give up so easily when nothing seems to happen.
At times, the anointing takes time, but pray always expecting, not doubting.
Spiritual Stamina
Over the years, we have seen God do many amazing things supernaturally. However, in the end, He has the final say.
So be encouraged in all things, whatever it is God wants to do for you.
“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” (Mark 11:24)
Keep going. Do not be discouraged. The woman who was bent over waited eighteen years. The man with the short leg waited a similar length of time.
Be at peace in all things and let the Lord work.
Bless the Lord, for He is the only real blessing in this world. Stay close to Him, and He will stay close to you. Whatever is important to a person, they will make time for.
Make time for the Holy Spirit. Build your life around the Lord, and build a history with Him over the years.
For those who are able, join us tomorrow Saturday for the outreach. Saint Mary’s at the usual time 12-3pm
[how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him
— Acts 10:35