Today’s passage is one of my favorites. It describes who
Jesus Christ is, deeply.
Some people brought a paralyzed man on a mat to Jesus. He
declared forgiveness to this man’s sins first, which made the teachers of the
law angry. They said that He was blaspheming, as only God can remove our sins. Jesus knew their thoughts, and identified these thoughts as evil. Then He commanded
the man with His authority to get up and walk.
Jesus said to the crowd, “Which is easier: to say, ‘Your
sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?” For me, none of them is
easier. Those are things only God can do. To forgive our sins and also be able
to command a disease to disappear by His own power. When the disciples healed
people, like Peter, he did it in the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 3:6). Jesus makes it clear for
everyone, that He is able to do everything. And therefore, it reveals Himself
to the believers, that He is God.
What an awesome fact to know that Jesus, our dear Lord, is
the Mighty God, the second person of the Triune God. Isaiah 9:6 tells us about
Jesus Christ, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government
will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty
God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. “
This passage also teaches me of my attitude towards sickness.
Often we don’t realize that we have Jesus Christ who has authority over
anything. When I was having a serious disease, I tended to look for medication
first, searched for the newest research and method to get rid of the disease.
After that, I prayed. Sometimes, I leaned on the treatment much and then when
it didn’t work well, I could only rush to God. Through years of experience, it
is a whole different story when I seek Jesus first. There is a spiritual
guidance, new facts reveal, more knowledge and doors open. Moreover, unspeakable
strength and peace accompany my journey.
Have you come to Jesus Christ, the Mighty God, and experience
His authority over your life, your sins and any impossibilities? Reach for Him in a sincere
prayer and read His Word. Believe and you will see the difference. May God
guide us all.
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