Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. 2 Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.”
3 At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This fellow is blaspheming!”
4 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts? 5 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 6 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, take your mat and go home.” 7 Then the man got up and went home.
WONDERFUL FORGIVENESS
Jesus came to save us not only from our sins. He saved us so that we experience all the wonderful blessings that comes from being completely forgiven. The story from Matthew 9:1-7 is a vivid example of how joyful to receive God's grace in full package- Forgiveness, healing and deliverance. Praise the Lord!
