But What Is the True

Continued ☝🏾 But what is the true Sabbath? Is it merely the cessation of labor, the following of rigid customs? No! The true Sabbath is found in Christ Himself, for He alone gives rest to the weary soul. The man who once lay in suffering has now entered into the true Sabbath—not the rest of inactivity, but the rest of healing, renewal, and communion with God. The Greater Healing: The Forgiveness of Sins The lesson does not end here. For in another account (Matthew 9:1-7), when another paralytic is brought to Christ, He does not first heal his body, but instead says: “Son, take courage; your sins are forgiven you.” For what is the greater affliction—the suffering of the body or the bondage of sin? Christ came not only to heal physical sickness but to cleanse the soul, to break the chains of iniquity, to lift up the fallen and restore them to righteousness. The healing of the body is but a sign, a shadow of the greater healing that Christ brings to the soul. The Meaning of Më'tsagu: A Call to Faith and Patience The week of Më'tsagu calls us to reflection. It teaches us that: God sees and knows our suffering – Even when we feel forgotten, He has not abandoned us. His timing is perfect. Healing comes not from external rituals but from Christ Himself – The paralytic waited for the stirring of the water, but his true healing came through the word of Jesus. Faith and patience are required in our journey – The man endured thirty-eight years of suffering, but he did not lose hope. The true Sabbath is found in Christ – Rest is not simply a pause from labor but a restoration of the soul. The greater healing is the forgiveness of sins – Physical healing is temporary; the salvation of the soul is eternal. Conclusion: The Call to Arise Beloved, as we walk through this Lenten season, let us not lose heart. Let us not despair if healing seems delayed, if burdens seem unmovable, if sins seem too great. The Lord sees, knows, and is ready to heal—but He calls us to faith and perseverance. When He speaks, let us obey. When He commands, let us rise. For His voice is life, His word is power, and in Him, we find our true healing, our true rest, our true salvation. May the Lord who healed the paralytic heal our hearts. May He grant us the patience of those who wait upon Him and the joy of those who are lifted by His mercy. And may we, too, take up our beds and walk in the newness of life. May the name of the Holy God be praised forever and ever in every tongue that He has created, today and always. May the blessings of God's mother, the virgin, and the cross be upon us. Amen. © John's Repentance Reach out to us on our social media platforms and share it with your friends: https://linktr.ee/johnsrepentance