Nancy C Mills Shannon
Matthew
Chapter 9
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Jesus climbed into a boat and went back across the lake to his own town.
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Some people brought to him a paralyzed man on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “Be encouraged, my child! Your sins are forgiven.”
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But some of the teachers of religious law said to themselves, “That’s blasphemy! Does he think he’s God?”
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Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he asked them, “Why do you have such evil thoughts in your hearts?
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Is it easier to say ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Stand up and walk’?
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So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins.” Then Jesus turned to the paralyzed man and said, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and go home!”
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And the man jumped up and went home!
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Fear swept through the crowd as they saw this happen. And they praised God for sending a man with such great authority.
Nancy C Mills Shannon's Note
Sep 20
Jesus' Discernment and Reaction To Faith
Jesus sees our hearts. He knows our motives and intentions. He knows ours weaknesses and fears. He sees our faith, despite all things negative and against God, and He goes by what He sees when He is blessing, favoring and interceding for people. Jesus is the real deal.
THANK YOU, LORD!!! And thank You, Father, for sending Him for ME!!!
9/20/16, 3:08pm