SCRIPTURE
Matthew 9:2-8 (NRSV)
And just then some people were carrying a paralyzed man lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven." Then some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." But Jesus, perceiving their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Stand up and walk'? But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins" - he then said to the paralytic - "Stand up, take your bed and go to your home." And he stood up and went to his home. When the crowds saw it, they were filled with awe, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to human beings.
DEVOTION--Today is Saturday Psalmody; the mediation is offered as a psalm from my heart! If you would like a more traditional devotion, please search the archives for a title that appeals to you! (smile)
AWE-FULL
You are awe-some,
Awe-full
Awe-inspiring
Awl-glorious
There is none like you.
Forgiving sin
Restoring legs
Punkin' fools who chose
not to believe
There is none like you.
Stand up you say
in the midst of unbelievers
Stand up you say
in the midst of sin and shame
Stand up you say
with all of your authority
You make me walk
You make me praise
You make me live...
Paralysis
of the mind
Paralysis
of the heart
Paralysis of the soul
BE GONE
Stand up and
go home
glorifying God
who forgives sin
heal souls and
help us start again.
You are Awe-full...
INVITATION
If you have questions about how to become a friend and follower of Jesus, please see the devotion entitled, “Come to Jesus” @ http://bit.ly/JVhaLta
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