"He got up, took up his mat and walked out in full view of them all. This amazed everyone and they praised God, saying, 'We have never seen anything like this!'"
Mark 2:12
Where do you identify with this scene? Can you see yourself as part of the crowd, amazed at what Jesus did? Perhaps you’ve personally known the impact of the Lord’s healing and forgiveness. It’s life-changing, isn’t it?
Or do you relate to the paralytic on his mat, in need of forgiveness and healing, but resigned to the fact that you can do nothing on your own to secure it? Think about it: for you there are no crowds standing in the way; you need not be lowered through a rooftop. The door is open; you have free access to Jesus who readily says to you, “Your sins are forgiven.” Just as He empowered the paralyzed man to rise and walk, so He will empower you. Go to Him now!
Or maybe you feel a connection to the friends who carried the man to Jesus. They were amazing! Are there people you know in need of Jesus? Bring them to where they can experience His healing touch and the renewing breath of His Spirit. Let them be the proof of Jesus’ forgiving power. He welcomes you to be part of this greatest, most amazing ministry of all.
Or do you relate to the paralytic on his mat, in need of forgiveness and healing, but resigned to the fact that you can do nothing on your own to secure it? Think about it: for you there are no crowds standing in the way; you need not be lowered through a rooftop. The door is open; you have free access to Jesus who readily says to you, “Your sins are forgiven.” Just as He empowered the paralyzed man to rise and walk, so He will empower you. Go to Him now!
Or maybe you feel a connection to the friends who carried the man to Jesus. They were amazing! Are there people you know in need of Jesus? Bring them to where they can experience His healing touch and the renewing breath of His Spirit. Let them be the proof of Jesus’ forgiving power. He welcomes you to be part of this greatest, most amazing ministry of all.
Scripture Focus
Mark 2:1-17
Insight
“God is able to make all grace abound to you, so … at all times, having all …you need, you will abound in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:8)
Bible In A Year
- Genesis 14-15
- Psalm 7
- Matthew 12