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Power Point:
Sometimes
when we need a miracle, we’re commanded to WAIT! At other times, we’re commanded to
push through the barriers, move the mountains out of the way and get on with
it! In this story, in Mark 2, four men
had compassion for their friend who could not walk. They knew that Jesus healed
and they were quite determined to see a miracle happen for him. Imagine their surprise
when they came to the house where Jesus was.
They could probably hear the praises of the people inside as they were
healed. They could probably see the lame walking out the door and the blind
touching the faces of their loved ones that they had never seen before. Excitement filled the air. But the door was shut to them. There was no more room in the inn.
When
there’s no room, God’s children can make room.
When the door is shut-they are able to push it open-or find a different
point of entry for their miracle.
These men lifted up their friend. Imagine
how hard it must have been to pull that pallet onto the roof of the house. Then
they began cutting a hole in it.
Can you picture the people below who had
previously been intent on what Jesus was doing and they begin to hear the sound
of the roof being opened up? I imagine
some of the straw began to fall on them. I can see Jesus looking up and simply
watching their bold faith. He probably had a smile on His face don’t you think?
In fact,
Mark says that Jesus saw their faith.
How? They were coming through the roof!
If they had had no faith the crowd would have turned them away. They
would have said, ”Well, I guess this just isn’t the right time.” Or “Jesus
looks too busy for us.” What was the end result? They received the reward of
their faith. Mark 2:11 says, “Get up!
Take up your bed and go to your house! “
And he did.
Did the
friends who carried him there wonder if they would have to take him back UP
through the roof? I don’t think so.
When
Jesus looks at us, I pray He’ll see and be blessed by faith that goes through the roof!
I pray that He’ll see a
people who believe that He is who He says He is and He will do what He’s said
He will do. I pray that He will see
faith that believes God and moves the mountains that get in the way of His
promises for us. I pray that He’ll see His children bringing all the promises
of heaven to earth.
Will you
be one of those today? Will you be
firmly persuaded that no matter what is happening, Jesus has promised you a way
out? He’s promised you answers to your prayers.
He IS the Miracle Worker after all.
Will you
have a faith today that goes through the roof?
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