Upon looking out at the marriages before Him, Jesus saw a woman with a bruised soul standing beside an indifferent man wielding weapons of control. And the Religious Leaders watched Him to see whether He would rescue her from the indifferent man, so that they might find a reason to accuse her.
But He knew their thoughts, and He said to the woman with the broken heart, “Come and stand here.” And the woman stepped away from the indifferent man and stood next to Christ.
And Jesus said to the Religious Leaders, “I ask you, when considering a married woman and her plight, is it lawful to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?”
And after looking around at them all He said to the woman, “Give Me your heart.”
“Happy is the man who does not go in the company of sinners, or take his place in the way of evil-doers, or in the seat of those who do not give honour to the Lord.” (Psalm 1:1)
“Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.” (Proverbs 14:7)
“Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “Who execute a plan, but not Mine, And make an alliance, but not of My Spirit, In order to add sin to sin.” (Isaiah 30:1)
“For My people are foolish, They know Me not; They are stupid children And have no understanding They are shrewd to do evil, But to do good they do not know.” (Jeremiah 4:22)
“For a fool speaks nonsense, And his heart inclines toward wickedness: To practice ungodliness and to speak error against the LORD, To keep the hungry person unsatisfied And to withhold drink from the thirsty” (Isaiah 32:6)
“Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words” (Proverbs 23:9)
And as the woman turned away from the indifferent man, took the hand of Jesus, and walked away with Him, her heart was restored.
But the Religious Leaders were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to the woman who would dare to walk away from her destructive marriage–and their control.
This Modern Parable was inspired by the events described in Luke 6:6-11.
Beautiful. When I was seeking God’s wisdom in my decision for divorce, he showed me so clearly him removing me from indifferent (mean and spiteful too) husband and saying that I was his. He also removed my children and said that they were his too. I hold on to this because post divorce is hard too—ex husband continues with his raging via new church feeling sorry for him and use of courts to get what he wants. I have to remember that God says we are His because the courts go along with the accusations and raging. My heart is continuing to be restored. Thanks for your encouraging writing Natalie.
I’m sorry, Kaycee. It’s so hard. Did you see this video?
https://youtu.be/yWbMz_aBlMU
Perfection. Sharing on GHW. Hugs, my friend.
Thank you, Megan!
My daughter was deserted by her abusive husband after one year of marriage. He then changed his mind and wanted her back. Thankfully, she did not listen to the foolish, but well meaning, christians who told her she had to reconcile. She is going ahead with the divorce he started. This is not something she ever expected in her life, but it happens; even to homeschooled christians. We are praying for healing from all of the abuse.
That took a lot of strength – you must be proud! I pray she will find healing and the life God intended for her. Thank you for sharing here. (((hugs)))
I wish you much strength!
Greetings from the Netherlands by Jeannette
Thank you, Jeannette! 🙂