“The Sinful Woman” Luke 7:36-50
She doesn’t even have a name in this passage she is only known by her sin. Discounted, ignored, ridiculed by all around her, this woman who was only seen by the path her life had taken. No one saw the value in her, no one recognized the treasure in her, no one even cared enough for her to offer her help. None of this stops the woman from seeing her healing and forgiveness in the man Jesus. Even though Jesus is positioned in the midst of all those who despised this woman, she pressed forward towards him, sometimes you have got to press to get to Jesus, to get to your blessing. She never made herself equal to Jesus, instead she humble her heart before Him, and no matter what the crowd thought of her, she knew that Jesus could see past her pain, past her sins, past her short comings, past her mistakes and bad choices, past her circumstances and see her! Not only did she humble her heart before Jesus, but she came with what was precious to her, and offered to Him everything she had. As she washed and wiped Jesus feet with her tears, Jesus compassion for her lifted her to be able to obtain a forgiven life. Not only did Jesus forgive her sins, but he encouraged her faith and validated her. He let her know that through her faith she participated in receiving her healing and forgiveness. ” Your faith has saved you: go in peace.” Jesus gave her the strength and the command to “go.” Go forth healed, Go forth forgiven, Go forth a new creature, Go forth in peace, Go forth with a high self-esteem and a new perspective of self; Go forth and live a new life as a new woman of God. Like no one could keep you from your healing, no one can keep you from living and walking in your healing! Go forth women, Jesus has saved you and validated you!
BEVALUED 