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‘God has looked favourably on His people.’ Luke 7:16 (NRSV)
At the right time God led His son Jesus, to walk past a poor widow and the funeral procession of her young son who had recently died. Jesus saw her great need, felt great compassion and gave her back the precious lad. She was not left destitute and uncared for, but after this miracle was secure and provided for in her remaining years.
God looks favourably on His people. What are our real needs? We can freely bring not our whims, but our genuine needs to the One who looks with favour on us. Like the widow in this story, we are not forgotten, or caste aside. He will not leave us destitute, but graciously provides where we are lacking.
In this story the widow did not even utter her need to Jesus. He sensed her suffering, felt compassion and reached out to help. He hears our silent longings, He understands our emptiness and grief. Trust Jesus to fill the lonely spaces in our lives. His hand is able to heal. A broken and contrite heart is what He looks for. One who depends solely God meet their need. One who knows there is salvation in no other name, but Jesus.
Let us allow Him to look upon us in all our brokenness. He will look upon us with favour.
Dear Heavenly Father, I can find no hope, no help for my need but in the name of Jesus. Look with mercy and favour upon me this day, and as you provided for the widow, please provide for me. Thank you.
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