Why do we hide the broken parts of our lives? Maybe we’ve grown used to them. Maybe we can’t imagine life without the baggage, the shame—or dare to believe it could really be different. In Luke 13, Jesus sees a woman who’s been bent over for eighteen years. He calls her forward, touches her with compassion, and sets her free. Her healing is more than a miracle. It’s a glimpse of how the good news of the kingdom meets us in our weakness, sets us free, and grows in the most hidden places of our lives.

Reflection Questions:

1. What part of your life feels bent or broken—and how might Jesus be inviting you to bring it into the light?

2. When have you experienced the uncontainable love of God meeting you in a hidden or hurting place?

3. Where might God be working quietly beneath the surface of your life, even if you can’t yet see the results?

4. Who in your life might feel overlooked or weighed down, and how can you reflect Jesus’ compassion toward them this week?