Luke 7: 11-17

Have you ever felt totally helpless and hopeless? If so, then you will be able to identify with how this woman feels at the time that Jesus encounters her at the town gate. As a widow now mourning the loss of her only son she has no one whatsoever to care for her. This is significant, because in ancient Israel a woman’s status was tied to her husband and if he had died it was then connected to her son. This woman now has neither! She would have no voice and it would be difficult for her to earn any money, thus she would likely be dependent on the mercy and compassion of others.

As she departs the town, following the coffin of her only son, she encounters Jesus. In the face of hopelessness and helplessness Jesus extends hope to her. He brings her son back from the dead! Jesus yet again brings restoration to the life of one in need. How has God done this in your life?

God’s Peace,
Pastor Brad