Meditate On
Some people brought to Him a paralyzed man on a mat.
Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “Be encouraged, My child!
Your sins are forgiven.”
Matthew 9:2, NLT
Your
Sins Are Forgiven!
Many of us are familiar with the Gospel account of how
four good friends, undeterred by the crowds blocking their way, broke through
the roof of the house Jesus was in and lowered their paralyzed friend on his
mat, right in front of Jesus.
When Jesus saw the sick man, He said, “Be encouraged, My
child! Your sins are forgiven.” These bold, gracious words scandalized some
legalistic scribes there, but they penetrated and restored the soul of the poor
paralytic. For years, he had probably believed that he was paralyzed because of
his sins. Jesus then said to the man, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and go
home!” (Matthew 9:6). And the paralytic man leaped to his feet!
I want you to pay attention to this: Before the man could
receive healing from the Lord, he needed to be assured that his sins were
forgiven. Why? Because receiving becomes easy when you know and believe that
you’ve been forgiven of your sins and are free to enjoy all the good that God
has for you!
Beloved, know that your sins are forgiven because you
believe in Jesus. Begin to thank the Lord for His grace. Rejoice in the fact
that you are completely forgiven and receive the healing and provision you need
from Him!
BLESSINGS
JOSEPH PRINCE
