LISTEN!
LISTEN!
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.” At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This fellow is blaspheming!” Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts? Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 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.” Then the man got up and went home. When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to man. —Matthew 9:2-8
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. —Matthew 10:29-30
I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants. —Psalm 85:8
Listen to what our Lord is saying…
- He has authority to forgive our sins
- He has authority to heal
- He knows the number of hairs on our head
- He does not want us to live in fear
- He sees us as having great worth
- He promises peace to His people
- He desires faithful servants
Did you hear? Are you being faithful? Do you have His peace? Do you understand that He sees you as having great worth? Are you living in fear? Do you understand how intimately He knows you? Do you know that He can heal? Are you experiencing His forgiveness?
These are such wonderful truths our Lord is communicating to us. Oh, may we be hearing, Dear Father, by the power of Your Holy Spirit and in the authority of Your Son Jesus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow4OfW4DP9s&list=RDOw4OfW4DP9s&start_radio=1