LUKE 5:17-26

Luke 5:17–26 (ESV): 17 On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal. 18 And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus, 19 but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus. 20 And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.” 21 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

22 When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts? 23 Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? 24 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the man who was paralyzed—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.” 25 And immediately he rose up before them and picked up what he had been lying on and went home, glorifying God. 26 And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, “We have seen extraordinary things today.”

THE TEACHING PRIEST

Hi, Dear child of The Mighty God in The Highest Heaven. Welcome to The Stable Sanctuary for spiritual nourishment. We value you because our God loves You so much that he gave His Dear Son; Jesus Christ to save and deliver you once and forever more. The Holy Bible provides us with insight into the Great things and work of God.

From the above outlined scripture, we discover that Jesus Christ is a great wonderful Teacher. During His life here on earth, great men and women listened to His teaching. Everywhere he went, The power of His presence could be felt. Today, it is not different. Wherever Jesus Christ is people feel the very power of His presence.

Nowadays, some of His great works include teachings with revelation knowledge, faith healing of the sick, deliverances from wicked spirits , provision of basic needs and requirements to the needy, as well as transforming lives of millions of people all over the world. Jesus Christ is infact A Teaching iriest; [ 2nd Chronicles 15:3,4] . Yes, through Jesus Christ, we find our God; The true Living God of the Universe.

THE PARALYSED MAN

Here, verse 18, a paralysed man is brought on bed. Four men bearing the bed upon which he lay. The place is fully packed. The four men decide to climb the rooftop, make an opening and have the sick man lowered directly to where Jesus Christ was. They were seeking The Power of the Presence of Jesus Christ. Even the ceiling of the building was affected. Truly, you and I need close friends who can assist us to access The Power of The presence of Jesus Christ; or else life can be quite unbearable.

 FAITH AND ACTIONS:

True Faith acts decisively. Jesus Christ was greatly pleased by the Faith and Action of the four men. Verse 20 indicates the cause of the man’s ailment: Sin. Jesus Christ understood the man’s sinful lifestyle; yet He treats him with a lot of kindness. Surely, Jesus Christ loves you in like manner of Kindness. Immediately after Jesus speaking to the man, the atmosphere around Him became hostile. Please know that many people will not like it when God favours you

THE INCONTESTABLE TRUTH

The Power of The Presence of God through Jesus Christ cannot be downplayed or contested. God, The Father, God the Son and God The Holy Spirit work as ONE. Nothing is hidden from God. Yes, God forgives sin and God heals all manner of sicknesses. The paralysed man was very sick; unable to walk. He went home forgiven and totally healed. This is True deliverance. All people were amazed. All glorified God.

# May you experience The Power of The presence of Jesus Christ; accompanied with God’s favour. Amen .