Reading
SAA Notes
Here is a famous incident of the paralytic with four friends. Notice that verse 10 informs us that Jesus HAS AUTHORITY to forgive sins! That’s in today’s world too! Jesus follows this up with another demonstration of His authority to forgive sins – with Matthew (or Levi as he was called).
SJA Notes
* Dear God, please teach us from Your word to us today, help us to know You better.
“Follow me.”
Jesus called people to follow Him.
Our Lord Jesus, the Good Shepherd, He says this to us, “Follow me.”!
To walk with Him, to listen to His voice, to do what He tells us, to love and serve Him all our days.
Levi rose and followed Jesus. Following takes action. Daily obedient active trust.
Our King has called us, the true shepherd of God’s sheep.
May our lives be marked with true worship, true service, heart-felt desire for His word.
* Gracious Lord,
Please show us Jesus today. Help us be His disciples in spirit and in truth.
May we follow Him all the days of our lives.
Amen.