When we think about healing, most of us imagine miraculous recoveries—cancer gone, legs that walk, depression lifted. And while God certainly can heal physically, what if the healing we really need is deeper than that? What if, in God’s eyes, spiritual healing—the kind that restores our soul—is far more important than fixing our broken bodies?
Spiritual healing isn’t just for “religious” people. It’s for anyone carrying invisible wounds, shame, regret, or emptiness. And sometimes, as we’ll see, Jesus shows up to heal what we didn’t even ask for—because He knows that’s where real life begins.
Our Bodies Are Temporary, But Our Souls Are Eternal
Let’s start with a hard truth: these bodies are going to break down. No amount of medicine, exercise, or positive thinking can change that. Yes, we should take care of ourselves, but our bodies have an expiration date. Jesus knows that—and He wants to give us something that lasts longer than a few more healthy years.
So when Jesus forgives a paralyzed man instead of healing him right away (Mark 2:1-12), it’s not because He didn’t care about his physical pain. It’s because our eternal condition matters more than our temporary condition.
Think about that. If Jesus had only healed the man’s legs, he might’ve walked for 30 more years—but what about forever?
The Miracle They Didn’t Expect (But Needed Most)
In that famous story, the paralyzed man’s friends tear a hole in a roof just to get him to Jesus. They wanted a miracle—physical healing. And Jesus shocked everyone by starting with, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”
Can you imagine what they must have thought?
“Wait, Jesus, that’s not what we came for!”
But here’s the lesson: Jesus sees past what we want and gives us what we need.
A healed body might help for a while. But a healed soul—reconciliation with God—lasts forever.
Spiritual Healing: God’s First Priority for Us
We pray for many good things—jobs, relationships, health—but how often do we pray about our soul?
- What about the weight of guilt we carry?
- The unforgiveness we can’t shake?
- The emptiness that success never fills?
Jesus cares deeply about the sickness of our hearts—our sin, our broken relationship with God. That’s why His first move is to restore us spiritually, even before healing us physically.
Why? Because our souls are eternal, and Jesus is always working with eternity in mind.
What About Those Who “Block the Door”?
Another powerful part of that story is who was standing in the way—the religious people.
Sometimes, even those who think they’re “close to God” block others from reaching Jesus. Maybe by judgment, hypocrisy, or apathy.
Here’s a tough question:
Are we carrying people to Jesus, or are we standing in their way?
We need to grab a corner of the mat—help carry our friends, family, even strangers—to Jesus, especially when they can’t get there themselves. That’s what real faith looks like: faith that lifts, carries, and perseveres.
Which Is Easier? Forgiving or Healing?
Jesus asks the crowd, “Which is easier, to say ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Get up and walk’?”
On the surface, anyone can say “your sins are forgiven”—there’s no way to prove it happened. But healing someone on the spot? That’s visible.
Yet Jesus does both—He forgives and He heals—to show that He has the authority to do both.
In essence, He’s saying:
“If I can heal what you see, trust that I can heal what you can’t.”
Who Are You Carrying to Jesus?
This story isn’t just about one man’s healing—it’s about a group of friends who refused to give up.
So here’s the question:
- Who in your life needs to be carried to Jesus?
- Who’s struggling with doubt, addiction, depression, or spiritual emptiness?
Maybe you’ve given up, thinking “They’ll never change.” But what if God is asking you to grab a corner of their mat and bring them to Him—again?
Your faith could be the thing that leads to someone else’s healing.
You Are Not Too Far Gone
Some of us feel like the paralyzed man—stuck, broken, ashamed, thinking “I don’t deserve to be here.”
But Jesus looks at you and says, “Son, Daughter, your sins are forgiven.”
It doesn’t take a perfect prayer or a religious ritual. It takes a heart that knows it needs Jesus. And when you come to Him, He does the healing—inside first, sometimes outside too.
The Challenge: Be a Missionary, Not an Imposter
As Charles Spurgeon once said, “You are either a missionary or an imposter.”
If you’ve experienced God’s forgiveness, who are you telling? Who are you carrying?
Faith isn’t just private. It’s meant to be shared.
So:
- Grab a corner.
- Tear off the roof.
- Get people to Jesus—because spiritual healing is the miracle they (and we) need most.
Conclusion: Don’t Leave Without Being Healed Where It Matters Most
If you’ve never brought your soul to Jesus, today is the day. Whether you’re watching from home, sitting in church, or scrolling through life feeling empty, Jesus is ready to heal you spiritually—to forgive, restore, and give you new life.
And if you’ve already been healed? Go grab a corner for someone else.
Because real healing—the kind that lasts—isn’t just about walking again.
It’s about being made right with God forever.
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