Episode 1097 - Jarvis Kingston Pray for the courage to approach your obstacles with the same boldness, trusting that Jesus sees your faith !

Jarvis Kingston

Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 Mark 2:4
Friends who bring us to Jesus are treasures beyond measure.
Today's daily devotional is about the story of friends who lowered their paralyzed companion through a roof to reach Jesus. Jesus, moved by their faith, forgave the man's sins and healed him. This story teaches us about the power of faith and the lengths true friends will go to for one another.
STORY
Bible in a Year: A Hole in the Roof
Scripture
When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
Mark 2:5
Have you ever faced an obstacle so big it seemed impossible to overcome?
In the story of "A Hole in the Roof," a group of friends encounters such a challenge. They are determined to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus for healing, but the crowded house blocks their way. Instead of giving up, they find a creative solution by climbing to the roof and tearing it open.
What obstacles are you facing today that require creative faith to overcome?
Their determination and faith capture Jesus' attention. He acknowledges their effort not only by healing the paralyzed man but by forgiving his sins first. This dual act of physical and spiritual healing demonstrates Jesus' authority and deep compassion.
How often do we bring our needs and the needs of others before Jesus, trusting in His power to heal and forgive?
The reaction of the scribes, who question Jesus' authority, reminds us that faith will sometimes face criticism and doubt. Yet, Jesus’ response to their skepticism is to prove His authority through miraculous healing. How do we respond to doubt and criticism in our own faith journey?
The faith of these friends shows the impact of community and the lengths we can go to support one another. Their story encourages us to be persistent and creative in our faith, especially when advocating for those we care about.
Who in your life needs your faith and determination to help them reach Jesus?
REFLECTION
Reflect on the barriers in your life that seem insurmountable. Consider how the faith and determination of the friends in this story can inspire you to find creative solutions and persevere.
Pray for the courage to approach your obstacles with the same boldness, trusting that Jesus sees your faith and will respond to your needs.
PRAYER
“And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.”
MARK 2:4
As I ponder and meditate on Mark 2 and Matthew 9, I stand in awe of how the two stories connect. In the same way that the friends got to Jesus in unconventional ways, so too did the outcasts, misfits, and tax collectors get to Jesus in an unconventional way. Jesus, may this story and Your life serve as a reminder that You came to heal all that are lost and in need of healing both physically and more importantly, spiritually. No matter what their condition, I am committing my life to be able to be a helping hand to those in need of Your forgiveness and grace. I will not look to title or economic standing to determine the passion of my pursuit, I will rip a whole through a roof, push through a crowd, or sit with those forgotten if it means they receive their breakthrough and healing. Thank You in advance for using me to lend a helping hand to people that are hurting! In Jesus Name…In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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