Jesus responds to our faith: Mark 2:1-13
During Jesus’ ministry of 3 years, He healed the sick, multiplied food that fed thousands, raised the dead, cast out demons from people, and performed other miracles. Obviously, He was very popular and people would seek Him out. One day He was preaching at a home, and the house was packed inside and out with people including the religious scribes who were highly educated in the law.
Hearing that Jesus was in town, four friends who had faith that Jesus could heal their paralyzed friend brought him on a stretcher-bed to the house. Seeing that they couldn’t even get to the door they went on top of the house and took apart the roof. They pulled their friend up and lowered him on his stretcher right in front of Jesus. Jesus, seeing the faith of these men that they were confident that He could heal their friend, said to the paralytic, “your sins are forgiven.”
The religious scribes were offended by what Jesus said and in their hearts and minds were thinking that Jesus was speaking blasphemy because only God could forgive sins. Jesus, perceiving their thoughts, asked them, why they were questioning His authority and power to forgive sins? He said to them, which is easier, to say “Your sins are forgiven or Rise, take up your bed and walk?” To prove He had the authority, right, and power to forgive sins, He told the paralytic to take up his bed and walk. The man instantly jumped from his bed, picked it up, and walked out of the house. All were amazed and praised God for the miracle.
What moved Jesus was the faith of the friends who didn’t allow an obstacle to get in their way. The door to Jesus was blocked with people, so they found another way to get to Him. Today, you and I can reach Jesus because He is with us always. He is the answer when life throws obstacles and challenges in our way. Through faith in Jesus and His Word, we can come to Him knowing that He has forgiven us of our sins and He responds to our faith. As the friends took action we must put action to our faith as well. What obstacle or challenge are you facing today?
(James 2:14-26; Mark 11:23-24)
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Prayer for the week:
Dear Heavenly Father, I am praying over this individual's new week ahead. Thank God it’s Monday lord and thank you for all the blessings you have coming our way. Bless this individual to continue to trust you and the season you are taking them through. Bless them to remember that your words are for yes and Amen and you are bringing great things into their life this week in Jesus name amen!
-Dayne
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Jesus responds to our faith