Pour water into a glass until it passes its brim and it will overflow. Bend a pencil too far and it will break. When something reaches its breaking point it is because it can no longer tolerate the pressure it is under. This often happens to us. Problems can become so heavy and linger for so long that it often feels like we are reaching our breaking point. This was the case for a woman in the Bible. Perhaps you know of her story…
“And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity 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.” Luke 13: 11-13
This woman lived with that infirmity for 18 years. Perhaps you have been living with an infirmity for just as long or maybe even longer. No matter the medication you take, or the visits to the doctor, nothing seems to improve. Despite their best efforts, no one can tell you the source of your sickness and so you continue to live with it.
Not even the most well-trained professionals can explain your problem because the only solution comes from the Lord Jesus. When He called her, He determined that she was loosed from that infirmity. That problem had no more power over her health when confronted by the Lord Jesus.
What problem are you facing? Perhaps you have struggled with the same financial setbacks for years, you have lost one relationship after the other, and you are constantly trying new medications for your mental health. If you are tired of this problem, bring it to Jesus because it will be powerless before Him.
May the God of the Bible bless you!
Bishop Bira Joshua
