“Rise at His Word” When Jesus saw the paralyzed man lying helpless, He spoke words that changed everything: “Rise, take up your bed, and walk.” With that command, Jesus did more than heal a body—He restored strength, dignity, and purpose. The bed that once carried the man became proof of God’s power. What symbolized weakness turned into a testimony of healing. This miracle shows that Jesus’ authority reaches beyond sickness. He has power to forgive sins and restore lives. When Jesus speaks, impo