When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”
Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Stand up and take your mat and walk’? But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic— “I say to you, stand up, take your mat and go to your home.” And he stood up, and immediately took the mat and went out before all of them; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”.”
(Mark 2:5, 9-12 NRSV)
Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Stand up and take your mat and walk’? But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic— “I say to you, stand up, take your mat and go to your home.” And he stood up, and immediately took the mat and went out before all of them; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”.”
(Mark 2:5, 9-12 NRSV)
We've all been there: feeling down; feeling sick; feeling sin sick. The guilt that can come with knowing that you have sinned; knowing that you have damaged another human being can drag a person down not just spiritually, but physically as well. When times like this present themselves; there is nothing more healing than hearing these words, "You are forgiven." Your sins are forgiven. The debt is erased. Get up and live life!
Such few words, but for the sin-sick soul they bring such relief; such healing; such wholeness. Your sins are forgiven you! Rise up and walk! Rise up and live the life that God has given you through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord!
God's Peace - Pr. J
Such few words, but for the sin-sick soul they bring such relief; such healing; such wholeness. Your sins are forgiven you! Rise up and walk! Rise up and live the life that God has given you through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord!
God's Peace - Pr. J
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