“When Jesus saw their faith…”

​Consider the faith of the four who brought their paralyzed friend to Jesus (see Mark 2:1-12). They were undaunted by difficulty. A crowded house was not an obstacle to them. They brought this man to Jesus through persistent, creative, and sacrificial faith. And Jesus saw the faith of these four friends. 

Have you had a friend who was so discouraged over their sinful condition that they couldn’t even get up the gumption to come to Jesus? It’s as if they are spiritually paralyzed. You can bring them to Jesus by persistent, creative, and sacrificial faith.

Maybe you’re the one who feels helpless and hopeless. Perhaps you’re ashamed of your lack of faith. Take heart—Jesus sees you, too! He loves you and wants to fulfill your greatest need. 

Like the paralyzed man, your greatest need is not physical healing, but spiritual cleansing. Jesus sees you and He loves you just as you are. But He also loves you too much to leave you in that state. Jesus wants to fulfill your greatest need. He is willing and able to forgive you so that you are no longer paralyzed by sin.