Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 9:7

"And he arose, and departed to his house." — Matthew 9:7 (ASV)

His limbs had received strength, and he immediately did what Jesus commanded him to do. Faith grasped the Savior’s command and obeyed it. There was no delay, no deviation from orders, no failure in the performance.

It must have seemed difficult to leave the one to whom he owed so much and go immediately to his own home, but he did as he was commanded. In this, he is an example to us all.

He did not go to the temple with the sacramentarian, nor to the theater with the man of the world. He went to his home. His paralysis had made his house sad, and now his healing would cheer his family. A man’s restoration by grace is best seen in his own house. Lord, let it be seen in mine. Whether I carry my bed or my bed carries me, may I do all to Your glory!