“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2
My parents continually give God praise for many things, among them the community which surrounds my sister. We have been blessed with faithful people who have helped assume the responsibilities of caring for and nurturing her. A majority of those who are the most involved with her do it because of their faith in Christ and their genuine love for her.
Their care makes me think about today’s reading where the four friends of the paralytic man do whatever it takes to get their friend to Jesus. They are so dedicated to getting him to Jesus that they rip off the roof to lower him down to the One who can restore him. Jesus acknowledges this act as faith of not only the man, but of the four friends as well.
One thing we see in this story is that we need to be surrounded by faithful, godly friends who can support us when we need it. These are the friends who put their faith into action and are willing to do even what is inconvenient to help a brother or sister in Christ. Will you take the opportunity to be that type of friend to someone around you?
Their care makes me think about today’s reading where the four friends of the paralytic man do whatever it takes to get their friend to Jesus. They are so dedicated to getting him to Jesus that they rip off the roof to lower him down to the One who can restore him. Jesus acknowledges this act as faith of not only the man, but of the four friends as well.
One thing we see in this story is that we need to be surrounded by faithful, godly friends who can support us when we need it. These are the friends who put their faith into action and are willing to do even what is inconvenient to help a brother or sister in Christ. Will you take the opportunity to be that type of friend to someone around you?
Scripture Focus
Mark 2:1-12
Insight
“Denying ourselves to do for others what they cannot do for themselves is showing the sacrificial love of Christ.” (Dr. Henry Cloud, 2021)
Bible In A Year
- 1 Kings 15-16
- Proverbs 7
- Hebrews 9-10