Spiritual Healing

When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee's house, she brought an alabaster jar of ointment, and as she stood behind him at his feet weeping she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them.
Luke 7:37-38

The rest of the dinner is recorded in Luke 7. It goes on to tell us of how the Pharisee was appalled at this sinful woman. He had thoughts to himself about the woman. Jesus called him out on them. He appreciated her humbleness to come into a house without being invited to show such sorrow for her sins. This woman wasn't trying to be something that she was not. She needed grace, and that day she received it!
Just this past Sunday, Brad preached at a small church nearby. Unlike this woman, we were invited and welcomed in. But like this woman, we all came before God just as we were. As Brad began to preach on this very scripture, the Lord began to deal with his heart about some things that he has left undone. Brad had some tears of his own to shed before the Lord. We all did. Brad is a runner, physically and spiritually. He will admit that he is an "out of sight, out of mind" kind of guy. The problem is that Jesus not only desires our worship, He wants our burdens, worries, and our pains. To think that we can carry them on our own says to God, "I got this" when really we are dying inside. Brad had gone as far as he could go. He had to let go and let God. That is exactly what he did. Brad began to pour out his tears upon the feet of Jesus. As he did, God began to heal his heart right before our eyes! It was painful to hear him remember Rylee's passing in such detail, but he had to say it before the Lord to get it out. It is just too much for anyone to carry alone. I praise the Lord for this. Not only did I get to experience this with him, but our children did as well. I know that they will never forget it.
So how does this compare with the woman in Luke 7? We all have burdens and sins weighing us down. The woman and Brad both brought their issues to Jesus and received a spiritual healing. What a friend we have in Jesus! Thank you Lord for loving us always! Give it all to Him, He loves you!
In Jesus' Name, Amen