"Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven." — Matthew 9:2
Isn’t the need healing? Hasn’t this man spent his whole life paralyzed? Haven’t his friends just lowered him through a hole in the roof? (Mark 2, Luke 5) Why is Jesus talking about sins?
Three lessons:
(1) Jesus is economical. He not only heals, but uses the occasion to show His authority to forgive sins.
(2) Jesus is the solution to all our problems. Stop and think of the three things that are bugging you the most right now. Jesus is the solution to all of them.
(3) Jesus always gives us more than what we ask for. The paralytic asked for healing. Jesus gave him eternal health.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. Dwight and his wife Kim provide prayer ministry for inner healing / transformation and coaching in prayer ministry. He is available to speak to your group or church. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.