Matthew 9:1 Jesus climbed into a boat and went back across the lake to his own town. 2 Some people brought to him a paralyzed man on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “Be encouraged, my child! Your sins are forgiven.” 3 But some of the teachers of religious law said to themselves, “That’s blasphemy! Does he think he’s God?” 4 Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he asked them, “Why do you have such evil thoughts in your hearts? 5 Is it easier to say `Your sins are forgiven,’ or `Stand up and walk’? 6 So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins.” Then Jesus turned to the paralyzed man and said, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and go home!” 7 And the man jumped up and went home! 8 Fear swept through the crowd as they saw this happen. And they praised God for sending a man with such great authority.
Jesus came from God and came with authority. He has authority to forgive sin, to heal all sorts of disease and deformity. He also has authority to speak peace and strength into you to deal with your situation.
Take a few deep breaths and then take your situation to Him.
1Peter 5:7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
Perhaps, pray the Lord’s prayer. That helps me focus my heart and mind on God as the center of life instead of allowing myself or my problem take center stage.
Love in Christ,
Steve Sherwood Sr
Tags: Christ, Discouraged, Discouragement, encouragement, God, Hyper-Overcomer, Jesus, Word of God
