Tell About the All-Powerful One

Immediately he got up, took the mat, and went out in front of everyone. As a result, they were all astounded and gave glory to God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”
Mark 2:12, CSB 

Have you ever heard the old adage, “Actions speak louder than words?” I know personally that if someone tells me they can do something, that’s fine, but I want to see them do it. 

Jesus was faced with this challenge constantly. However, unlike us, He was able to do what He said He could do every single time without fail. 

In Mark 2, Jesus literally has a paralyzed man dropped through the roof into His lap. Knowing that the man’s spiritual sickness was of more importance than his physical condition, Christ decided to heal his soul first. Jesus said, “Son, your sins are forgiven” (v.5). However, the scribes within the crowd responded in their hearts, “Who can forgive sins but God alone” (v.7)? 

Then, the Son of God did something that provided action to His ability to forgive sins. What He did showed the crowd a miracle that they could see, so that they could believe in His ability to perform miracles that they couldn’t see. 

“Immediately he got up, took the mat, and went out in front of everyone. As a result, they were all astounded and gave glory to God, saying, ‘We have never seen anything like this’” (v.12)! 

God is truly all-powerful. When He makes a promise, He has the power to see it through. 

PRAY: Pray for the all-powerful God to open up the heart of your one to receive Him, so that He will forgive their sins. 

ACT: Write down several ways that God has shown His power to you. Know that when you share the gospel, you’re sharing about the all-powerful God.