forgiveness of sin 7/20 Wednesday wisdom

. . . He is the only Jesus; He is the only plan; He is the only life; He is the only help; but thank God He has triumphed to the uttermost.  He came to seek and to save that which was lost, and He heals all who come to Him.

As the palsied man is let down through the roof, there is a great commotion, and all the people are gazing up at this strange sight.  We read, "When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee"  (Mark 2:5).  What had the forgiveness of sins to do with the healing of this man?  It had everything to do with it.  Sin is at the root of disease.  May the Lord cleanse us this afternoon from outward sin and from inbred sin, and take away from us all that hinders the power of God to work through us.

               -- Smith Wigglesworth