Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins

Luke 5:12-26
A man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, "Lord, if your are willing, you can make me clean."
But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.
Friend, your sins are forgiven. Who can forgive sins but God alone?
Which is easier:to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say 'Get up and walk?' But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.
Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said," We have seen remarkable things today."
This miracle, and the one that follows, show Jesus' compassion. The man was an advanced case, 'full of leprosy.' Yet Jesus is prepared to touch the untouchable.
Jesus reads the thoughts of his questioners. And Luke notes that the man and all who saw what happened recognized the miracle as God's doing.
Why?
Those who setting in front of Jesus became obstacle to the one who want to being healed through Jesus.
The man with leprosy was fell down and confess his sins before Jesus. so he could be healed.
Jesus away from the crowd, for most people like the miracle in stead of  knowing Jesus.
People know that only God can forgive sins, and Jesus is the Son of Man, he has authority to do it.
People amazed what Jesus did, but more important is confess our sins and turn to the Jesus Christ.
Jesus came to forgive us from sins, and give us eternal life.
How?
Don't be an obstacle to those who comes to knowing Jesus. Be a good missioner of Gospel.


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