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A wonder working Savior which saves…

A wonder working Savior which saves…

And He (Jesus) entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into His own city. And, behold, they brought to Him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; your sins be forgiven you. And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemes. And Jesus knowing their thoughts said…

Wherefore think you evil in your hearts? For whether is easier, to say, Your sins be forgiven you; or to say, Arise, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith He to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up your bed, and go unto your house. And he arose, and departed to his house. But when the multitudes saw it, they marveled (were astonished), and glorified God, which had given such power unto men...Matthew 9:1-8.

 

You ever been sick and friends have to put in a good word for you…yes or no? This man’s friends brought him to Jesus…on a bed…are you the friend which puts in a good word for your friends to Jesus like these (they in the text) did…yes or no? Jesus seeing the man’s deepest needs forgave his sins but some in the crown considered it a take away from God because forgiveness of sins cannot be seen and only given by God…and said in their hearts He blasphemes (takes the place of God). Jesus willing to show the man was forgiven to them then tells the man to take up his bed and walk. This man truly met a Savior which saves.

 

A savior which forgave his sins…making him spiritually well…then healed him of the palsy sickness by saying take up your bed and walk. This man was brought to Jesus because he was unable to go to Jesus because of his sickness. We can all bring someone’s name before Jesus. Jesus seeing the faith of his “friends” then made him whole physically and spiritually. A savior which saves the sick and forgives sins. This man did not have to have his faith…for those that brought him had the faith. You ever prayed a miracle down for a friend…ever tried…ever mentioned a friend or loved one to Jesus…yes or no?

 

Jesus is a savior which saves…this man found the mercy and grace of God because his friends had faith Jesus would help him. He found what he did not deserve…forgiveness of sins. Then he found a favor from God…he was made whole of his sickness which had bed ridden him. O do we all need the mercy and grace of God and sometimes the faith of Christian brothers and sisters.

 

Prayer

Father I pray for all those who read this text that we all may find Your Son a Savior which saves…please heal us so we may glorify You for Your Grace (favor) and forgiveness (mercy)...in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

 

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To be almost saved is to be totally lost.

To be almost saved is to be totally lost.

 

And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest (storm) in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. And he saith unto them,…

…Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?

Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. But the men marveled (astonished), saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him...Matthew 8:23-27!

 

You ever faced drear circumstances…ever been in a life-or-death situation…and be frozen…fearful…like the disciples were…yes or no?

 

These grown men were fearful and two of them were used to sea being fishermen. Can you imagine the waves being taller than the boat…this is what they were facing…Jesus being asleep. They woke Him up thinking they may have to swim or the boat would sink or break…perhaps. Jesus after seeing just tells the storm to behave. Do you have faith like Jesus…I sometimes think I would love to be able to do so…Jesus did so to teach His disciples God will protect you in the storm.

 

Are you in a storm…in a storm you think God has no control over…God can change your circumstances…prayer moves the hand that moves the universe. You are more precious than any other creature because you are one of His sheep. God will make a way for you through the storm or He can calm the sea and the winds of the storm.

 

Are you on sinking sand or is your faith built upon the rock solidness of Jesus Christ? He is the Good Shepherd and if you have been baptized then you are one of His sheep…one of His dear Children. If you have not been baptized but believe Jesus died and rose from the grave…then you are still on the sand of the shore facing a storm. There is another time Jesus upbraided (harsh) the disciples for the lack of faith…After Jesus was risen from the dead…Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned...Mark 16:14-16.

 

Prayer

Father please take control and remove the storms in my life and calm the sea of anguish and turmoil so that I can know the truth and be set free from my past...please be my way of salvation so I can be free to practice the truth in freedom…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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P.U.S.H…Pray…Until…Something…Happens…when praying just report for duty…do not give God instructions.

P.U.S.H…Pray…Until…Something…Happens…when praying just report for duty…do not give God instructions.

 

When praying…you don’t need to repeat yourself…God already knows what you need…

It is written…

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions (empty repeating), as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knows what things ye have need of, before ye ask him...Matthew 6:7-8

 

We do not need to remind God of anything…

And this is the confidence that we have in Him (Jesus), that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us: And if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him...1 John 5:14-15.

 

We can always approach His throne and are told too…

For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly (with confidence) unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need...Hebrews 4:15-16… Pray without ceasing...1 Thessalonians 5:17. Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus...Philippians 4:6-7.

 

If you pray in the morning when you wake up…at noon…at the evening…then have you stopped praying or have you prayed all day long…? We can be confident God hears our desires and our petitions when we pray. In fact, He is so Great He already knows our needs. His peace is given through prayer.

 

It is written… Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that askes receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask Him...Matthew 7:7-11?

 

Prayer

Father please meet our needs and thank you for all You have done and are doing…please forgive my sins and any ungratefulness…You are my enough…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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