Matthew 9

A paralyzed man.
A dead daughter.
A bleeding woman.
Two blind men.
A demon-possessed, dumb man.

Jesus tells the critics, " But in order that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins... " 

He heals.
He raises the dead.
He restores sight.
He casts out the demons.

Good news!
Forgiveness of sins is possible because Jesus has the authority to do so!
Healing of every disease is possible because Jesus has the power to do it!
Freedom from Satan's power is possible because Jesus is greater!
Life is possible because Jesus has overcome death!

Tozer wrote: " The Church has surrendered her once lofty concept of God and has substituted for it one so low, so ignoble, as to be utterly unworthy of thinking, worshiping men."   As a current Christian song says, " How could I make You so small, when You're the One Who holds it all?"

Jesus has all authority !  He does not change. He still has the authority to forgive us our sins and to heal our diseases.  Thanks and praise to Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb!


Father in Heaven, open our eyes to see You in all truth... to see Your glory and majesty.  To know the superiority, the eternal authority, the sovereignty and glory of Jesus Christ the Lord.  Forgive us for thinking of You as small and low.  Be magnified!  You are big enough for the whole world's problems.  You are big enough for my hurts and pains, my life and family!  Thank You for being patient with us. Thank You for loving us and saving us!  Amen and amen!