May 30: Insight Post by Yayo Espinosa
Weekly Reading: Luke 13:10-17
Friday Reflection
God’s Healing Brings Joy and Praise: After Jesus healed her, the woman immediately stood up and praised God. Her healing resulted in joy and thanksgiving, showing that when we experience God’s power, it should lead us to worship and praise Him for His goodness.
Friday Verse
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT)
Friday Questions
How can I cultivate a heart of gratitude for the ways God has worked in my life? In what ways can I express my praise and thanks to Him today? I want to be mindful of His goodness and let my joy lead me to worship, no matter the circumstances I face.
Friday Insight Post
by Yayo Espinosa
There are moments in life when we feel completely alone, like no one truly sees us or understands what we’re going through. We feel unseen. Unheard. And instead of reaching out, we often retreat. We hide in our pain. We stop talking. We build emotional walls to protect ourselves, pushing others away before they can get too close. But what if, in the middle of all that isolation, someone did see you? What if someone called you out, not to shame you, but to set you free? That’s exactly what happens in Luke 13:12.
When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Dear woman, you are healed of your sickness!” Luke 13:12 NLT
In Luke 13:10-17, we witness a powerful moment that reveals the heart of Jesus—compassionate, courageous, and deeply personal. A woman, bent over for eighteen years, was in the Synagogue while Jesus was teaching. The woman doesn’t ask for healing; she doesn’t interrupt the teaching. But Jesus sees her. He stops, and He heals her. This wasn’t just a physical miracle; it was a restoration of dignity. A public declaration that she mattered. And it happened right in the middle of a religious service, confronting the expectations of those who prioritized rules over people. What makes this moment so powerful isn’t just the healing; it’s the heart behind it. Jesus didn’t just fix her body; He freed her soul. He didn’t wait for the “right time.” He was on time. His love broke through the routine and revealed this truth: Jesus is relational, not religious. Where religion draws lines, Jesus opens arms. Where rules restrict, grace restores. Where others look past you, Jesus sees you. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, burdened, or disqualified, Luke 13 reminds you that Jesus sees you. He moves toward you. And when He shows up, everything can change. Jesus wants to have an encounter with you, just as He did with the woman.
So what does this mean for us today? Maybe you’re hiding behind a smile while silently hurting; Jesus sees you. Maybe you’ve convinced yourself that your pain doesn’t matter; Jesus disagrees. Perhaps you’ve built walls to survive; Jesus gently steps through them. Maybe you’ve been stuck for years; Jesus still calls you forward. Let this moment from Luke remind you: You are not invisible. You are not forgotten. Jesus sees you. And He’s still in the business of healing what no one else sees. So, take a step today. Come forward. Let Him do what only He can.
Jose (Yayo) Espinosa
Associate Pastor
New Hope Church
Lorton, Virginia
www.newhope.org