486 FAITH.

 

they soon saw it was their great faith in Jesus to heal,
that had led them to do it. And when Jesus saw their
faith, he said to the sick man, “Arise, take up thy couch
and go into thine house.” He arose immediately, with
great joy, and took up his bed and went to his home.

How surprised his wife and children must have been
when they saw father coming, carrying his bed. Don't
you think they felt very happy as they ran to meet him,
and heard him speak to them in a clear, strong voice
again? How their hearts must have been filled with
praise to Jesus, as he told them the wonderful story.

We should think that all the people would have
praised Jesus too, when they saw his wonderful works ;
but it was not so. . Many hated him, and tried to take his |
life. Jesus had such power, he did not always have to
see or touch those he healed. .

Perhaps you may have read about the nobleman,
who had a little boy sick, and near to death. He went.
twenty-six miles to see Jesus, and have him come and
heal his son. But when Jesus saw that he had such great
faith, he said unto him: “Go thy way, thy son liveth.”
He believed Jesus, and went right back home, and found
his son well, as Jesus had told him. When we need any-
thing, or want our friends or mates to have new hearts, we
- must take it to Jesus in psayer with this same faith, and

if we only believe, Jesus will do great things for us.