The only release for something that is bound, is for it to be loosed. Imagine this: someone so engulfed by problems and evil that even their physical stature is affected.
This was the case of the woman who was bent over for 18 years. Her problem was more than physical. The Bible describes her as being loosed from a spirit of infirmity.
“Now He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 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.” (Luke 13:10-11)
And you? What has burdened you to the point that you cannot raise yourself up? Perhaps you are not physically bent over but you recognize the effect of evil in your life. You search high and low but cannot find joy, you cannot sleep or are always anxious. You are tightly bound and looking for a release. Your release comes from the same place as that woman from the Bible.
“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 13:12-13)
That same freedom is made available to you today. Jesus is calling you to release you from whatever has been troubling you. If you believe, The Lord Jesus can make your way straight right now, you simply have to go to Him. Maybe you even ask yourself, why He would do such a thing for you. Well, your freedom means that His name will be glorified through you. That’s reason enough don’t you think?
May the God of the Bible bless you!
Bishop Bira Joshua
