This week the story of Cinderella
and the “bent” woman in Luke 13:11 is illustrated by world renown preacher,
Dr. Tony Evans used in his book, Kingdom Woman, Embracing Your Purpose,
Power, and Possibilities. A Woman
of Hope is emphasized in the second session of a group book study I am
facilitating developed by Dr. Evans and his daughter, Chrystal Evans
Hurst.
Common thread running between the two
stories is that each woman in her unique situation was stuck, locked into
situations that seemed impossible to break free from. In Cinderella’s case forever
searching for her prince from a distorted position of identity. The “bent” woman
in Luke 13:11 as well, envisioned the world from a distorted position because of
a “bent” perspective. Each of their stories reveals how easily it is to live
like slaves in hostage situations and become hopelessly trapped. Perhaps this
describes you in some way. Maybe you have desired a better future for yourself and
your family. Or it may be that you met your Prince but he was really a frog.
Remember the woman at the well, she too thought the well which she was drawing
from would satisfy her thirst.
Are you able to identity with either
woman? As Pastor Evan recounts, too many women have given up on God. We have
kept a running log of the years passing by and it seems as if our prayers will
not be answered, and we have decided it’s too late. Point taken is that we miss
out on God’s plans for us because we have stopped looking and hoping that
things will change.
Furthermore, Cinderella and the bent
woman in Luke 13:11, give us glimpses into how one can live lives of bondage,
emotional bondage, spiritual bondage, or even physical bondage. Without a
proper perspective of who we are, as seen with the physical position of the bent
woman suffering for 18 years. She was only able to view herself and the world from
the ground up.
Many women today view their selves and
the world from a distorted position.
All hope is not lost, Jesus knows
right where you are, and He knows how long you’ve been there. A key aspect of
your life as a kingdom woman is tied to how you view and respond to Jesus.
Jesus, your Prince and Redeemer has found you. So,
don’t give up. Stay hopeful.
Blessings,
Minister Sylvia Joyner
No comments:
Post a Comment