"Power of the Lord Always Present" - Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute #175 for June 25, 2025

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Summary of "Power of the Lord Always Present" b

Luke 5:17, Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them. 18 Then behold, men brought on a bed a man who was paralyzed, whom they sought to bring in and lay before Him. 19 And when they could not find how they might bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the housetop and let him down with his bed through the tiling into the midst before Jesus. 20 When He saw their faith, He said to him, “Man, your sins are forgiven you"

This message highlights the truth that God’s power is always present wherever His presence is. Drawing from Luke 5:17, where Jesus taught among Pharisees and religious leaders, the Scripture notes, “the power of the Lord was present to heal them.” However, healing didn’t happen automatically—it required faith and action.

The story of the paralyzed man lowered through the roof by his friends shows how persistent, active faith can tap into God’s healing power. Jesus responded not to passivity, but to visible faith. He forgave the man’s sins, resulting in both spiritual and physical healing, demonstrating that healing of the soul and body are often connected.

Key takeaways:

• The Lord’s power is always available when He is present.

• That power must be activated by faith.

• Faith requires action—not just belief, but effort and persistence.

• Jesus doesn’t always “pray” for healing; sometimes He simply declares wholeness.

• Let your actions reflect faith, as “faith without works is dead” (James).

The message ends by encouraging listeners to keep this truth in mind daily and to check out the related message, “Honor’s Reward: How Doors of Blessing Open.”