Dear Family & Friends,
When Jesus saw their faith he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” Then the experts in the law and the Pharisees began to think to themselves, “Who is this man who is uttering blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” When Jesus perceived their hostile thoughts, he said to them, “Why are you raising objections within yourselves? 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 said to the paralyzed man – “I tell you, stand up, take your stretcher and go home.” Immediately he stood up before them, picked up the stretcher he had been lying on, and went home, glorifying God. Luke 5:20-25
This passage shows the amazing power that Jesus has to heal and His authority to forgive sin. But it also shows the heart of the teachers of the law, the Pharisees. They were unable to see the that Jesus’ power to heal was confirmation of His declaration of the paralytic’s sins being forgiven. We, at times, seem to have a poor attitude as well. We look at certain people with the attitude that their sins are too many too be forgiven. We also look skeptically at people’s testimonies of being healed. Pray with us that we will have the attitude of the paralytic and glorify God for His amazing power to heal and His willingness to forgive all our sins.
The passage above is the the story John will be sharing at VBS on Monday morning. Please pray with us each day this week for the children to believe the stories they hear about Jesus. Pray that they will share the stories with their families.
Nathanael will be leaving for Taiwan on the 30th of July. He begins work on August 1st. Please pray for him to have a smooth transition into his job. Please pray for him as he gets to know his new roommates as well.
Phyllis Watkins has improved to the point that she is now able to move to a rehab center. Please pray that no more infection occurs.
Thank you for your prayers.
God Bless,
John & Cheryl
1. Please pray that we will learn to glorify God for His great power.
2. Please pray for our students to believe the stories they hear at VBS this week.
3. Please pray for Nathanael as he leaves the States for Taiwan on the 30th of July.
4. Please pray Phyllis Watkins as she has moved to the rehab center.
Posted on August 16th, 2012 by dunns
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