This week, Jesus returns to His home base and meets a paralyzed man brought by faithful friends. Instead of immediately fixing what’s broken, Jesus addresses the man’s deepest need first: forgiveness. This week, Pastor Jesse explores active, persevering faith, the authority of Jesus to forgive sins, and the powerful moment when a man who was once carried is told to pick up his mat and walk. It’s a reminder that Jesus doesn’t just change circumstances — He changes who has authority over our lives.
What is the “mat” in your life — the thing that once controlled you — and how might Jesus be inviting you to pick it up and walk forward in the freedom of His forgiveness?