Your Faith Saved You

Faith in Action

The Early Church Proclaims Faith in Christ

Faith in Jesus

Luke 7:44-50 The Message 

Then turning to the woman, but speaking to Simon, he said, “Do you see this woman? I came to your home; you provided no water for my feet, but she rained tears on my feet and dried them with her hair. You gave me no greeting, but from the time I arrived she hasn’t quit kissing my feet. You provided nothing for freshening up, but she has soothed my feet with perfume. Impressive, isn’t it? She was forgiven many, many sins, and so she is very, very grateful. If the forgiveness is minimal, the gratitude is minimal.”

Then he spoke to her: “I forgive your sins.”
That set the dinner guests talking behind his back: “Who does he think he is, forgiving sins!”
He ignored them and said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.”

For Reflection

As an act of ostentatious patronage, the Pharisees invited Christ into their house.Thinking that it was honor enough for a carpenter's son, they offered none of the usual hospitality.

She was a scandalous, notorious sinner who was deeply in debt. The Rabbi was also in debt but believed that because of his piety, God should be in debt to him!

She worshiped at Christ's feet, indicating her profound faith in Him. Her sin was forgiven and forgotten. Christ blessed her with salvation, a promise to abide with her forever. She left and rested in the blessings of Christ.

Pray

Pray so that you, as the woman, will accept the pardon of your sin.  Pray that you remember that you are a sinner and receive others who are also sinners with Christian hospitality and grace.
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