"For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?" - Matthew 9:5

Among those who practice in the medical field, there are surgeons and therapists. Cardiac surgeons are skilled in heart repair and transplants. The therapists are skilled in physical rehabilitation. Which is easier, helping someone to walk again or giving them a new heart? And which is more important, new legs or a new life?

The initial concern for the paralytic was for him to walk again. This was similar to so many who sought the Lord for temporal provisions. As was the case then, so it is today. Many come to Jesus for physical healing, financial provision, new job or some family turmoil. But rarely do they come to Him for a new life. Most people just settle for physical therapy when they really need a new heart.

Do you really believe that the Lord is able to give you a new beginning my friend? Can He really provide forgiveness for all your sins? If you have only been seeking the Lord for temporal needs, it's time to seek Him for a new heart. After all, which is more important; new legs (i.e. health, job, house, car, mate, etc.), or a new life?