Psalms 103:4 Who redeems your life from destruction; who crowns thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5 Who satisfies thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
In our day many people have adopted the ideal diet given in Genesis, as more and more folks are coming to realize the great benefits thereof. Now, while that is good and worthy of commendation, God does not want anyone to forget the spiritual, because there is something such as a rebellious vegetarian. Jesus addresses the problem in the mind, and then He goes on to heal the physical.
And He also goes on to provide ongoing instruction on the issue of diets and foods, so that the work He is doing can be complemented by the choices folks make. That is what is written in Psalms 103….. Matthew 9:2 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. 4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, wherefore think you evil in your hearts?
Matthew 9:5 For which is easier, to say, your sins be forgiven you; or to say, arise, and walk?… [ PRT May 25, 1899] Christ saw that the man was suffering with bodily disease, and He saw also that he was suffering with a sin-sick soul. He knew that in order to heal bodily maladies He must bring relief to the mind and cleanse the soul from sin. He needed health of soul before he could appreciate health of body.
Matthew 9:6 But that you may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. 7 And he arose, and departed to his house.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!