Day 394 – Luke 5:20, NIV

Jesus was in a large crowd when He noticed a group of friends who were helping a paralyzed man. He saw their faith and knew what the sick man truly needed. As much as He wanted his body to be restored, Jesus knew that man needed mercy. This man needs to be forgiven so that he will be fully healed. That’s why Jesus released His grace first before the healing took place. There are times in our lives when we also feel like this paralyzed man. We think that we truly need the things that we prayed for, but then Jesus would often give us something different. And it’s not because He is not listening to us. He just knew the things that can truly heal and help us along the journey. That’s why we need to trust Him even in moments when we can’t understand His ways.

I pray that you will also trust Jesus in your life.