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(Mark 2:12) And he rose and immediately picked up his bed and went out before them all, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!”
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31 words. Each contributing a unique and valuable contribution to the telling of this God-orchestrated event. Each thought could make a profitable day-long meditation. The seven phrases combine to disassemble our notions of reality: Jesus linked paralysis to unforgiveness, He commanded impossible behavior from broken people...and they complied. He overrode the temple’s rituals for resolving guilt.
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I suppose that each of Jesus’ commands are that beneficial even though, from my arrogance, I grant myself permission to veto or improve His will. The difference is that my “unheeled” will inevitably leads to paralysis and bitter unforgiveness, while obedience to Jesus—trusting Him—leads to liberty, wholeness, and the pursuit of unforeseen glories.
PMy Lord, help me walk in the light of Your ever-amazing glory.
(Mark 2:12) And he rose and immediately picked up his bed and went out before them all, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!”
O
31 words. Each contributing a unique and valuable contribution to the telling of this God-orchestrated event. Each thought could make a profitable day-long meditation. The seven phrases combine to disassemble our notions of reality: Jesus linked paralysis to unforgiveness, He commanded impossible behavior from broken people...and they complied. He overrode the temple’s rituals for resolving guilt.
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I suppose that each of Jesus’ commands are that beneficial even though, from my arrogance, I grant myself permission to veto or improve His will. The difference is that my “unheeled” will inevitably leads to paralysis and bitter unforgiveness, while obedience to Jesus—trusting Him—leads to liberty, wholeness, and the pursuit of unforeseen glories.
PMy Lord, help me walk in the light of Your ever-amazing glory.
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