When God Gives You What You Need Instead of What You Want | Sermon (Fr. Matthias Shehad)

St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church of Houston · Oct 12, 2026 · 23m

In this sermon, Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the story of the paralytic brought to Jesus by his friends, emphasizing how God sometimes gives us what we need rather than what we want. He highlights that God prioritizes spiritual healing, such as forgiveness of sins, over physical needs. Fr. Matthias explains that our prayers often reflect our limited perspective, while God's plans are broader and serve a greater purpose. Using biblical examples like Naaman, Lazarus, the Samaritan woman, and the prodigal son, he illustrates how God's timing and solutions may differ from our expectations but are…