Walking Through Ephesians
“The Paralytic”
Categories: Miracles of JesusThe young man had no hope of any cure. He was a paralytic (Mark. 2:1-12). There was no rehab to help him rise from his bed. His life was totally dependent on others. He needed help with even the most of needs in life. His friends could run, jump,and play. He is bound to the bed. The future for opportunities were almost nil. What does he have to look forward to?
However, one thing he does have is four friends. Four faithful friends. Four dependable friends. Four determined friends.
The Miracle Worker is in town. The house where He is, is filled to the brim. No one can even get through the door. But his friends are determined to get him before Jesus. So, they tear a hole in the roof and let him down. Jesus sees the man on his bed and tells him to arise and that his sins have been forgiven. The man rises, and walks. This created quite a stir, not because the man got up and walked off, but because He also said, “Your sins are forgiven.” Jesus then asks those who are stirred which is easier to say, “Arise take up thy bed and walk or thy sins are forgiven?” Well, if a man is told to take up his bed and he does not walk, then everything else is a rouse. But if he rises and takes up his bed and walks, then when he is told his sins have been forgiven, there is power behind it. If Jesus can speak and they rise and walk, Jesus can also forgive sins, therefore, showing His power, position, and His priorities. He is God in the flesh, and He came to seek and save.
Do we see Him for who He is? Do we see He can forgive sins today? Will we be like the friends or those who confront Jesus?The friends got what Jesus said and did, so did the man. Others missed it completely. The Lord proved He had the authority to forgive sins. Healing the physical malady was a sign that He had that authority.
Prayer: Our Lord, we want eyes to see who You are. We read about the sign and know You can heal. More than that, itconfirms You can forgive sins. Healing the flesh is a tremendous blessing but, greater is healing the soul. We pray for open minds and great opportunities to confess You are Lord.
