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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Authority
Jesus knew they were thinking this. So Jesus said, "Why are
you thinking such evil thoughts? The Son of Man has power on
earth to forgive sins. But how can I prove this to you? Maybe
you are thinking it was easy for me to say, 'Your sins are
forgiven.' {No one could see if it really happened.} But what
if I say to the man, 'Stand up and walk'? Then you will be
able to see that I really have this power." So Jesus said to
the paralyzed man, "Stand up. Take your mat and go home." And
the man stood up and went home. The people saw this and they
were amazed. The people praised God for giving power like
this to people.
-- Matthew 9:4-8 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Jesus has authority! All authority! Not just on the earth, but in
heaven. While we may be amazed at the miracles of Jesus -- his power
over nature, his power over disease, his power over death, and his
power over sin are of ultimate importance to us. He can liberate us
from sin's hold and set us free. We can be forgiven, cleansed and
delivered from sin. While giving a paralytic back his ability to walk
is amazing, giving us forgiveness of sin is saving!
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Almighty God, thank you for sending Jesus to be the atoning sacrifice
for my sin. Thank you that you loved me so much that you emptied heaven
of your sinless Son so he could be the ransom for my sin. Thank you
that I can stand before you without spot or blemish and be free from
any accusation, holy in your sight, because of Jesus' forgiveness. It
is in Jesus precious name I pray. Amen.
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