Luke 6:1-11

     Have you ever done a good deed in public, only to have onlookers gaze at you in disgust? Why is it, people refuse to appreciate those who sacrifice, to make situations better for others? I’m well aware, the Bible mentions we are living in the last days, and men will become more wicked, but it’s mind-boggling how a simple act of kindness can create hate, and even madness, in the hearts of others.

     In our text, Jesus literally caused a man’s withered hand to be restored, and rather than glory in the power that was displayed before their very eyes, some of the Pharisees became filled with madness. So much so, until they communed with each other to find ways to disrupt what Jesus stood for. These disturbed men, would rather keep a minor traditional law, over seeing someone become healed.

     How would you respond, if you witnessed the power of God move miraculously in the life of someone you know. Would you rejoice and celebrate with that person, or would you turn your face against them, wondering why God chose to bless them. Learn to humble yourselves, especially in times when God goes against the norm to bless someone in need.