Seeing their faith He said, "friend, your sins are forgiven you." Luke 5:20
I find the above a scripture so full the wonder of Christ:
1) faith is required to receive forgiveness
2) the mans friends wanted him healed but Jesus knew of a deeper need, forgiveness
3) forgiveness was required before healing could flow. Perhaps the man could not open up to healing because of his hidden sin.
Best of all, Jesus was no ordinary self centered man, He was not like the Pharisees. He acted out of love, love for the sinner who desperately needed to be forgiven.
What does this tell you? Jesus welcomes and forgives sinners. Invite Him in and allow Him to forgive and heal. Amen!
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