“Stand Up, Take Your Bed And Go To Your Home”

After getting into a boat he crossed the sea and came to his own town.

And just then some people were carrying a paralyzed man lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.” Then some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” But Jesus, perceiving their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say, ‘Stand up and walk’? But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins” – he then said to the paralytic – “Stand up, take your bed and go to your home.” And he stood up and went to his home. When the crowds saw it, they were filled with awe, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to human beings.

Matthew 9:1-8

Many times actions speak louder than words. Jesus knew this instinctively. He proved He could do what He said He could do, and He proved it by coming back from the dead.

Likewise, in our daily lives, our actions should speak louder than our words. We will be judged by God on our actions, not what we say we will do, but don’t do.

Our works and words

should say the same thing.

Our Daily Bread – June 7, 2007