📖 Mark 2:5; 10-11

“When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, ‘Son, your sins are forgiven.’ … ‘But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.’ So he said to the man, ‘I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.’”

When Jesus saw the faith of the four friends, He didn’t just heal the paralytic’s body—He forgave his sins. In that moment, everyone witnessed the power and authority of Jesus at work. The man walked again, but more importantly, he was made whole.

Christ-centered friendships lead us to experience that same power today—the power to forgive, to heal, to restore. Friends who pray together, confess sins to one another, and lift each other up in grace help us encounter the transforming power of God in our lives.

It’s easy to keep friendships shallow, focused on fun or comfort. But Jesus invites us into deeper friendships—where we can be honest, pray for each other, and walk through struggles together. These are the friendships that shape our faith and help us live in the freedom Jesus gives.

💭 Reflection: Are your friendships helping you experience more of God’s power—or keeping you from it? What’s one step you can take to make your friendships more Christ-centered this week?

🙏🏼 Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for the power of Your forgiveness and grace. Surround me with friends who point me to You, and help me be the kind of friend who leads others to experience Your healing power. Amen.

✝️Closing Thought: Having Christ-centered friendships is not just a blessing to enjoy; it’s a calling to live out.

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