MARK 2:1-12
VISIBLE FAITH
“When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, ‘Son, your
sins are forgiven.’ " Mark 2: 5 (NIV)
What does your faith look like? I
know at times my faith manifests itself as little more than showing up for
church on Sundays and saying a prayer before dinner. But God sent his only son to suffer and die
for us; surely, in response to that awesome expression of love, our faith must
lead us to do more than sit in a pew once a week.
The men in this story were driven by their faith to hoist their friend
onto a rooftop and dig through the roof to get him near Jesus. And Jesus' response? He saw their faith and was moved to offer the
paralytic forgiveness and healing. This
Lenten season let us allow our faith to lead us into bold action.
Lord, in these days leading up to the celebration of Your resurrection,
strengthen our faith so that it may be visible to You through our actions.
~ Lisa Goad
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