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Jesus Wants You Free from Sin
By Hannah G

These verses in Mark show us some of the miracles of Jesus. He heals many people from sicknesses, leprosy, paralysis and even casts out demons.

Jesus is very popular! People are always crowding around him to hear his teaching and to just be near him because they know the power that he holds.

He even has power over the unseen spirits. The demons know who he is - and he commands them!

These passages show Jesus doing a lot of ministry. But even while everyone is looking for him, Jesus spends time in a solitary place to rest - praying and spending time with God before he continues preaching.

The story of the paralysed man is one of my favourites because it shows us that Jesus cares so much about our souls and spiritual health, not only our physical health.

When the man is presented to Jesus the first thing he says is ‘Your sins are forgiven.’ Not ‘You’re healed!’

Jesus shows that our eternal life is more important than our physical bodies. And yet! Once the man’s sins were forgiven, he was healed! He picked up his mat and walked out in front of everyone.

What sins in my life do I need to ask Jesus to forgive so that I can experience freedom in both my spiritual and physical life and walk freely in him?