Luke 13:10-17 (ESV)
10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said to her, "Woman, you are freed from your disability." 13 And he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and she glorified God. 14 But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, said to the people, "There are six days in which work ought to be done. Come on those days and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day." 15 Then the Lord answered him, "You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger and lead it away to water it? 16 And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath day?" 17 As he said these things, all his adversaries were put to shame, and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him.
THOUGHTS (By Pastor Dan Krewson):
What beverage is poured in for the grandest of celebrations? To toast the couple? To celebrate the business venture? To congratulate the retiree? A beverage that was developed in a certain region of France, 75 miles east of Paris. Champagne is the name of the region and the beverage, but did you know that a Benedictine Monk was one who helped to develop the luxury beverage in the 17th century? He was serving the nearby abbey of Hautvillers (oat-viyaay). The name of the young monk, Dom Perignon. When he first tasted the fruitful bubbly he said, "I am drinking in the stars."
Why is it that Christians all too often are known, not for their zest for life and joyfulness, but for their narrow-mindedness or for being judgemental? Neitze once said that he would join the ranks of the redeemed when they looked more redeemed! We have been given good news of redemption! Not the dull-stale news of a bland life - but the beautiful - uplifting news of fullness of life in Christ! Live as if you have been given the good stuff - the top shelf - the cream of the crop - not the left-overs of life.
PRAYER:
Thank God for all the blessings in your life today.
Dear Lord, today I thank you for _______. Help me to appreciate all the blessings I've been given. Help me to live more fully and joyfully. AMEN.
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