The Unlikeliest Hero
He Didn’t Look Like a Champion… But He Won the Greatest Fight in History.
The world expected a warrior, a king with power and might. Instead, Jesus came as a servant, stepping into the greatest battle of all time—against sin, death, and the forces of darkness. He fought not with fists, but with sacrifice. The enemy thought he had won. But then… Sunday came.
Day 1: Spiritual Restoration Over Physical Healing
Our deepest need is not for physical healing or material provision, but for spiritual restoration and forgiveness. The story of the paralyzed man, whose sins Jesus forgave before healing his physical ailment, serves as a powerful reminder of this truth. In the time of Jesus, illness and disability were often seen as a result of sin, yet Jesus challenged this notion by emphasizing the importance of spiritual healing. He declared, “Your sins are forgiven,” highlighting that our greatest need is to be reconciled with God. This act of forgiveness before physical healing underscores the priority of spiritual wholeness over physical wellness.
“And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.” (Isaiah 58:11, ESV)
Reflection: In what areas of your life are you seeking physical or material solutions when your true need might be spiritual healing and reconciliation with God?