This is a weird story, as least as it strikes me. Here come three or four guys carrying a friend to Jesus, actually breaking into the house, jumping to the head of the line, just so their friend could be healed. Instead Jesus forgives his sins!!!! It’s weird because my perspective immediately assumes that the first big issue is the guy’s welfare.
Actually, however, the guy’s welfare is Jesus’ concern too. It’s just that Jesus sees the big picture. There is something that is more basic and radical and necessary than physical health. In fact and in truth the only disease that can kill me is unforgiven sin. If I’m forgiven of my sins, one day, no matter what happens to my body, I’ll be resurrected and live forever. If my sins are not forgiven, my eternal destiny is spiritual death which we know by the name of hell.
The most important result of sickness is always to end up closer to God through it. Forgiveness is the one miracle that can ultimately heal. Yes I want physical healing now for my ailments, but one day Christ’s perspective will be my perspective and on that day my ultimate joy will be in knowing that God took all my sin upon himself and let off an eternal hook. Thank you God.
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