In this message we explore Matthew 9 and the story of the paralyzed man carried by his friends to Jesus. Before the miracle happened, Jesus first spoke words of encouragement: “Take heart, your sins are forgiven.”

Breakthrough doesn’t begin with circumstances changing—it begins with a heart open to receive what God wants to do. Sometimes God lifts discouragement before He lifts the problem. Sometimes He deals with eternity before He changes the present.

If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, discouragement, or barriers between you and Jesus, this message will remind you: guard your encouragement, keep your heart open, and trust that God is preparing you for breakthrough.